Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williams Middle serves the northeast part of Florence, SC, covering an area of approximately 131.2 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williams Middle School's student population of 792 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
792 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence Is Our Standard
School Rankings
Williams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #807 out of 1,118 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 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Williams Middle School?
792 students attend Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Williams Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Middle School?
Williams Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williams Middle School part of?
Williams Middle School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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