Walter M Williams High

Summary:

Walter M Williams High is a public high school located in Burlington, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,343 students. The school is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools district, which is ranked 174 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walter M Williams High has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 29.04% White, 32.46% African American, 28.22% Hispanic, and 3.35% Asian. However, the school has struggled academically compared to the state and district averages, with lower proficiency rates in End-of-Course (EOC) exams across all subjects. This trend has been consistent over the past few years, with the school's rankings within the state declining from a high of 204 out of 469 high schools in 2017-2018 to 450 out of 640 high schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking relatively well for Asian students but struggling with Hispanic, African American, and low socioeconomic status students.

Walter M Williams High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 57.93% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby Southern Alamance High (39.38%) and Western Alamance High (39.38%), indicating a higher concentration of students from low-income families. Addressing the school's declining academic performance, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and high poverty concentration will require a comprehensive approach, including a close examination of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1307 S Church Street
       Burlington, NC  27215-4919


(336) 570-6161

District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,479 Help


Feeder schools for Walter M Williams High:

Elementary:    Grove Park Elementary
    Highland Elementary
    Hillcrest Elementary
    Marvin B Smith Elementary
Middle:    Turrentine Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,343

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.5%
White:
29.0%
Hispanic:
28.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Compare Details Walter M Williams High ranks worse than 70.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Walter M Williams High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.5%), White (29%), Hispanic (28.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter M Williams High is 18.5. 6 high schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter M Williams High is $8,479, which is the 4th highest among 7 high schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walter M Williams High:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter M Williams High 450th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Walter M Williams High in the ranking list.)

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Alamance-Burlington Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamance-Burlington Schools 174th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walter M Williams High

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Rank History for all students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.57 244th 431 43.4%
2007 48.52 237th 453 47.7%
2008 51.39 238th 477 50.1%
2009 48.89 264th 490 46.1%
2010 55.81 228th 499 54.3%
2011 54.38 246th 506 51.4%
2012 41.61 300th 502 40.2%
2013 33.18 290th 505 42.6%
2014 29.93 278th 451 38.4%
2015 40.44 259th 531 51.2%
2016 34.88 274th 507 46.0%
2017 40.98 238th 476 50.0%
2018 51.64 204th 469 56.5%
2019 49.60 211th 514 58.9%
2021 39.70 335th 594 43.6%
2022 36.94 378th 621 39.1%
2023 29.18 438th 626 30.0%
2024 29.98 450th 640 29.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 69th 185 62.7%
2019 69.38 46th 195 76.4%
2021 52.29 89th 199 55.3%
2022 62.19 61st 226 73.0%
2023 42.71 142nd 249 43.0%
2024 23.92 221st 261 15.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.85 12th 147 91.8%
2019 51.86 60th 173 65.3%
2021 87.66 9th 124 92.7%
2022 61.43 29th 156 81.4%
2023 33.08 143rd 226 36.7%
2024 36.92 156th 262 40.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.03 330th 349 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.40 127th 424 70.0%
2019 45.26 172nd 446 61.4%
2021 31.83 261st 432 39.6%
2022 29.31 383rd 544 29.6%
2023 27.21 443rd 597 25.8%
2024 23.82 474th 613 22.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.87 20th 44 54.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 210th 449 53.2%
2019 42.56 249th 475 47.6%
2021 40.10 247th 475 48.0%
2022 36.78 366th 594 38.4%
2023 32.06 401st 588 31.8%
2024 31.67 421st 602 30.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 165th 349 52.7%
2019 37.91 222nd 364 39.0%
2021 38.69 186th 334 44.3%
2022 53.07 109th 330 67.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.39 62nd 325 80.9%
2021 60.07 150th 337 55.5%
2022 51.56 240th 398 39.7%
2023 59.13 187th 403 53.6%
2024 33.55 334th 403 17.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.49 225th 463 51.4%
2019 52.43 184th 488 62.3%
2021 36.56 258th 481 46.4%
2022 34.71 374th 585 36.1%
2023 24.58 465th 602 22.8%
2024 26.25 456th 607 24.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.37 43rd 98 56.1%
2024 71.05 33rd 101 67.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.64 129th 359 64.1%
2019 40.62 168th 369 54.5%
2021 33.50 206th 364 43.4%
2022 32.98 274th 430 36.3%
2023 29.79 300th 434 30.9%
2024 30.42 300th 437 31.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.35 100th 340 70.6%
2019 64.16 55th 354 84.5%
2021 34.97 221st 370 40.3%
2022 26.76 335th 436 23.2%
2023 18.63 400th 449 10.9%
2024 24.38 362nd 454 20.3%
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Rank History for White students at Walter M Williams High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.33 130th 427 69.6%
2019 63.06 122nd 444 72.5%
2021 55.14 155th 439 64.7%
2022 66.65 180th 534 66.3%
2023 49.09 267th 537 50.3%
2024 48.19 288th 553 47.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Walter M Williams High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 792 214 27 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1047
1998 793 220 24 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
1999 840 221 41 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1124
2000 836 251 42 37 6 n/a n/a 0 1172
2001 824 273 43 49 3 n/a n/a 0 1192
2002 824 348 37 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1291
2003 824 348 37 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1291
2004 792 386 42 104 3 n/a n/a 0 1327
2005 769 407 51 103 3 n/a n/a 0 1333
2006 771 418 45 113 4 n/a n/a 0 1351
2007 717 454 52 129 5 n/a n/a 27 1384
2008 615 414 60 125 3 n/a n/a 24 1241
2009 618 462 52 156 1 n/a n/a 0 1289
2010 569 446 44 159 1 n/a n/a 0 1219
2011 569 359 36 169 5 0 31 0 1169
2012 553 362 38 193 5 0 33 0 1184
2013 506 345 33 198 6 0 29 0 1117
2014 495 367 37 221 7 0 36 0 1163
2015 456 386 42 248 6 1 53 0 1192
2016 440 401 33 248 5 4 54 0 1185
2017 416 391 31 263 3 2 55 0 1161
2018 400 397 35 318 4 3 57 0 1214
2019 399 378 33 299 2 3 55 0 1169
2020 390 367 36 306 1 2 61 0 1163
2021 408 383 32 301 1 2 68 0 1195
2022 380 402 34 314 2 1 65 0 1198
2023 390 436 45 379 2 1 90 0 1343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walter M Williams High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1047 59.0 17.7 8.4
1998 1058 66.0 16.0 8.6
1999 1124 66.0 17.0 n/a
2000 1172 70.0 16.7 12.6
2001 1192 68.0 17.5 n/a
2002 1291 68.0 19.0 21.5
2003 1291 68.0 19.0 21.5
2004 1327 68.0 19.5 28.6
2005 1333 68.0 19.6 21.7
2006 1351 68.0 19.9 23.2
2007 1384 79.5 17.4 16.4
2008 1241 77.1 16.1 30.6
2009 1289 74.9 17.2 33.4
2010 1219 69.1 17.6 40.5
2011 1169 67.5 17.3 40.5
2012 1184 65.2 18.1 43.8
2013 1117 61.5 18.1 46.6
2014 1163 64.2 18.0 51.7
2015 1192 65.0 18.3 54.4
2016 1185 65.0 18.2 53.3
2017 1161 62.7 18.5 54
2018 1214 66.3 18.3 54.8
2019 1169 66.5 17.5 51.6
2020 1163 66.4 17.5 50.2
2021 1195 68.3 17.4 34.7
2022 1198 67.4 17.7 35.6
2023 1343 72.4 18.5 57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walter M Williams High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1047 59.0 17.7 8.4
1998 1058 66.0 16.0 8.6
1999 1124 66.0 17.0 n/a
2000 1172 70.0 16.7 12.6
2001 1192 68.0 17.5 n/a
2002 1291 68.0 19.0 21.5
2003 1291 68.0 19.0 21.5
2004 1327 68.0 19.5 28.6
2005 1333 68.0 19.6 21.7
2006 1351 68.0 19.9 23.2
2007 1384 79.5 17.4 16.4
2008 1241 77.1 16.1 30.6
2009 1289 74.9 17.2 33.4
2010 1219 69.1 17.6 40.5
2011 1169 67.5 17.3 40.5
2012 1184 65.2 18.1 43.8
2013 1117 61.5 18.1 46.6
2014 1163 64.2 18.0 51.7
2015 1192 65.0 18.3 54.4
2016 1185 65.0 18.2 53.3
2017 1161 62.7 18.5 54
2018 1214 66.3 18.3 54.8
2019 1169 66.5 17.5 51.6
2020 1163 66.4 17.5 50.2
2021 1195 68.3 17.4 34.7
2022 1198 67.4 17.7 35.6
2023 1343 72.4 18.5 57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walter M Williams High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $604 (7.1%) $7,874 (92.9%) $8,478

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter M Williams High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 514 High schoolsRanks 438th of 626 High schools
 28.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Walter M Williams High)56.242.1
 14.1%
   End of Course Biology (Alamance-Burlington Schools)61.249.8
 11.4%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Walter M Williams High)60.655.4
 5.2%
   End of Course English II (Alamance-Burlington Schools)50.349.7
 0.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Walter M Williams High)40.418.6
 21.8%
   End of Course Math I (Alamance-Burlington Schools)36.329.1
 7.2%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Walter M Williams High)51.945.1
 6.8%
   End of Course Math III (Alamance-Burlington Schools)49.851.7
 1.9%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11691343
 14.9%
African American378436
 15.3%
American Indian22
Asian3345
 36.4%
Hispanic299379
 26.8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White399390
 2.3%
Two or More Races5590
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%57.9%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walter M Williams High

Walter M Williams High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grove Park Elementary
Elementary : Highland Elementary
Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary : Marvin B Smith Elementary
Middle : Turrentine Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,343 students attended Walter M Williams High.

Walter M Williams High ranks 450th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Walter M Williams High are 32% African American, 29% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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