Williston-Elko High

Summary:

Williston-Elko High School is a public high school in Williston, South Carolina, serving 218 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Barnwell 48 school district, which is ranked 61 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williston-Elko High has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (58.26%) compared to the state average, and the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were much lower than the state in Algebra 1/Mathematics (27.91% vs. 72.5%), English 1 (57.75% vs. 62.89%), and U.S. History (33.93% vs. 58.77%). The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as female, male, African American, and low socioeconomic status students, are consistently in the bottom quartile of South Carolina high schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. Additionally, Williston-Elko High has a high percentage of students (36.7%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which can contribute to academic challenges.

When comparing Williston-Elko High to nearby schools, such as Blackville-Hilda High, which is also in the Barnwell 48 district, it becomes clear that Williston-Elko High is underperforming. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 212 out of 237 schools in 2022-2023 to 185 out of 235 schools in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend of declining performance. These challenges suggest the need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the racial disparities, socioeconomic factors, and overall academic performance at Williston-Elko High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853

(803) 266-3110

District: Barnwell 48

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.1%

White:

31.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

See top rated South Carolina high schools

Compare Williston-Elko High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Williston-Elko High ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Williston-Elko High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.1%), White (31.8%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williston-Elko High is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Williston-Elko High employs 16 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williston-Elko High:

SchoolDigger ranks Williston-Elko High 185^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Williston-Elko High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Barnwell 48:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnwell 48 61^st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Williston-Elko High?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Williston-Elko High

Compare

Rank History for all students at Williston-Elko High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.36	212^th	237	10.5%
2024	21.12	185^th	235	21.3%

See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williston-Elko High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.72	209^th	226	7.5%
2024	20.18	196^th	229	14.4%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Williston-Elko High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.11	177^th	223	20.6%
2024	41.12	135^th	225	40.0%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Williston-Elko High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.52	211^th	229	7.9%
2024	14.88	202^nd	228	11.4%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Williston-Elko High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.92	174^th	199	12.6%
2024	28.55	151^st	194	22.2%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina State Department of Education, 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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Williston-Elko High.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Williston-Elko High, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Williston-Elko High

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	81	127	0	4	6	218
2024	63	125	1	5	4	198

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williston-Elko High

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	218	18.0	12.1	36.7
2024	198	16.0	12.3	61.6

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 Williston-Elko High

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	218	18.0	12.1	36.7
2024	198	16.0	12.3	61.6

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.

Schools Near Williston-Elko High

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Williston-Elko High	Public	9-12	12233 Main Street	Williston	29853	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 266-3110	198	16	12.3	61.6%	63 (31.8%)	125 (63.1%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	21.1	185^th of 235 public high schools	21.3%		12.4	212^th of 237 public high schools	10.5%	27							27.9	57.8	33.9	75.0
Barnwell County Career Center	Public	9-12	5214 Reynolds Road	Blackville	29817	Barnwell County	Barnwell 80	No	No	No	No	(803) 259-5512	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Blackville-Hilda High	Public	9-12	76 Atkins Circle	Blackville	29817	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 284-5700	154	15	10.2	100.0%	18 (11.7%)	121 (78.6%)	10 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	31	161^st of 235 public high schools	31.5%		41.8	125^th of 237 public high schools	47.3%	36							53.9	58.5	61.1	70.0
Barnwell High	Public	9-12	474 Jackson Street	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell 45	No	No	No	No	(803) 541-1390	562	40	14.2	100.0%	227 (40.4%)	279 (49.6%)	28 (5.0%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (3.0%)	31.2	159^th of 235 public high schools	32.3%		33.2	150^th of 237 public high schools	36.7%	9							40.3	56.6	47.7	82.8	$14,532	$662	$1,773	$2,435	$10,294	$1,804	$12,098
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High	Public	6-12	7066 Norway Road	Neeses	29107	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 263-4832	230	21	10.9	100.0%	39 (17.0%)	180 (78.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	13.2	212^th of 235 public high schools	9.8%		12.4	211^th of 237 public high schools	11.0%	1	41.5	18.5	31.8	17.0	3.7	22.7	36.4	26.5	8.7	83.3	$18,644	$2,041	$1,055	$3,096	$13,913	$1,635	$15,548
Denmark Olar High	Public	9-12	197 Viking Circle	Denmark	29042	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 793-3307	183	20	9.1	100.0%	5 (2.7%)	177 (96.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.7	183^rd of 235 public high schools	22.1%		5.5	230^th of 237 public high schools	3.0%	47							70.9	43.5	40.0	72.7
Wagener-Sally High	Public	9-12	272 Main Street South	Wagener	29164	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 564-1100	239	28	8.5	100.0%	109 (45.6%)	99 (41.4%)	15 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.7%)	17.7	197^th of 235 public high schools	16.2%		12.7	210^th of 237 public high schools	11.4%	13							27.1	44.9	37.0	80.7	$18,757	$1,739	$489	$2,227	$14,408	$2,122	$16,530
South Aiken High	Public	9-12	232 East Pine Log Road	Aiken	29803	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 641-2600	1,305	80	16.3	58.2%	637 (48.8%)	405 (31.0%)	149 (11.4%)	23 (1.8%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (6.4%)	46	119^th of 235 public high schools	49.4%		57.9	80^th of 237 public high schools	66.2%	39							64.9	56.8	59.5	85.9	$10,345	$673	$300	$974	$8,294	$1,077	$9,371

Frequently Asked Questions about Williston-Elko High

What is the racial makeup of Williston-Elko High?

Students at Williston-Elko High are 63% African American, 32% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Williston-Elko High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Williston-Elko High.

What district is Williston-Elko High in?

Barnwell 48

Is Williston-Elko High a good school?

Williston-Elko High ranks in the bottom 21.3% of South Carolina high schools.

Rate Williston-Elko High!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

SCSouth Carolina High School Rankings

SCSouth Carolina District Rankings

Schools in Williston, SC

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Williston-Elko High!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.