Williston-elko Middle School serves 149 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williston-elko Middle School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Williston-elko Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
64%
31%
White
28%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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
How many students attend Williston-elko Middle School?
149 students attend Williston-elko Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Williston-elko Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williston-elko Middle School?
Williston-elko Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williston-elko Middle School offer ?
Williston-elko Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williston-elko Middle School part of?
Williston-elko Middle School is part of Barnwell School District.
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