Williams Middle School

1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 684 students in grades 7-8, Williams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Williams Middle School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Williams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#695 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
39%
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46%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
64%
32%
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White
19%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Middle School's ranking?
Williams Middle School is ranked #695 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Williams Middle School often compared to?
Williams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry L. Sneed Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Williams Middle School?
684 students attend Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Williams Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Middle School?
Williams Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williams Middle School offer ?
Williams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Middle School part of?
Williams Middle School is part of Florence 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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