Summary:
The city of Williston, South Carolina is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Barnwell 48 school district. While Kelly Edwards Elementary stands out as a strong performer, the district's middle and high schools, Williston-Elko High and Williston-Elko Middle, face challenges in meeting state and district academic standards.
Kelly Edwards Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 311 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in several key test score metrics, including 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, it also has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 66.45%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
In contrast, Williston-Elko High and Williston-Elko Middle struggle to meet the district and state averages in several End of Course (EOCEP) and SC READY exams. Williston-Elko High is ranked 185 out of 235 South Carolina high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Williston-Elko Middle's performance also lags behind. These disparities in academic achievement suggest that the quality of education and resources may not be evenly distributed across the district, potentially leading to unequal opportunities for students.
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