Very Good
#200 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 17% in state
Based on limited data
Williston-elko Middle
Middle School · Barnwell 48 · Williston, SC
A Barnwell 48 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
12233 Main Street, Williston, SC 29853
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williston-elko Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,560/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,003
Median home value
$100,800
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Barnwell 48
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Williston-elko Middle is listed in Barnwell 48; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williston-elko Middle
Williston-elko Middle is a public middle school in Williston, SC, part of Barnwell 48, serving approximately 158 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 48% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williston-elko Middle
What grades does Williston-elko Middle serve?
Williston-elko Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Williston-elko Middle?
Williston-elko Middle has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston-elko Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston-elko Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williston-elko Middle rank in SC?
Williston-elko Middle ranks #200 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Williston-elko Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Williston-elko Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Williston-elko Middle a charter school?
No, Williston-elko Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williston-elko Middle a Title I school?
No, Williston-elko Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williston-elko Middle?
74.1% of students at Williston-elko Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barnwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (803) 266-3430
- Area population (ZIP 29853)
- 6,011
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29853; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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