Williston-elko High School

Williston-elko High School serves 192 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Williston-elko High School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Williston-elko High School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
60%
31%
White
34%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Williston-elko High School often compared to?
Williston-elko High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnwell High School, Blackville-hilda High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Williston-elko High School?
192 students attend Williston-elko High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Williston-elko High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williston-elko High School?
Williston-elko High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williston-elko High School offer ?
Williston-elko High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williston-elko High School part of?
Williston-elko High School is part of Barnwell School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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