Williamsburg County Schools & Education
Williamsburg County, South Carolina
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
37/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,571
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
37/100
Higher = better
State avg 33/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#20
of 46 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Williamsburg County
School Verdict
Williamsburg County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,571 per pupil, Williamsburg County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Williamsburg County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% above the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Rural Roots and Personalized Learning
Williamsburg County maintains 11 public schools for its 2,946 students, all managed by a single school district. The landscape features five elementary schools along with three middle and three high schools to serve the region.
Strong Investment in Student Success
The county's 84.0% graduation rate is nearly identical to the state average of 84.2%. Williamsburg invests $7,571 per pupil, which exceeds the state average of $7,165 and contributes to a competitive school score of 51.6.
The Williamsburg 01 Mission
All 2,946 students are enrolled in the Williamsburg 01 district, which operates without the presence of charter schools. This allows for a unified educational strategy across the county's primary and secondary campuses.
Small Schools in a Rural Landscape
This is one of the most rural districts in the state, with 8 of 11 schools located in rural settings. Campuses are uniquely small, averaging just 295 students, though Kingstree High is the largest with 720 students.
Relocating to Williamsburg County
Families who value small class sizes and higher-than-average per-pupil spending often look toward Kingstree for housing. Use local school data as a guide to find the perfect home in this community-focused county.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Williamsburg County
Total Enrollment
2,946
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Williamsburg County
Williamsburg 01
11 Public Schools in Williamsburg County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Williamsburg 01 | 9–12 | High | 720 |
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Williamsburg 01 | PK–2 | Primary | 433 |
| Kingstree Middle Magnet | Williamsburg 01 | 6–8 | Middle | 412 |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | Williamsburg 01 | 3–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Hemingway Elementary | Williamsburg 01 | PK–5 | Primary | 291 |
| Hemingway High | Williamsburg 01 | 9–12 | High | 205 |
| Greeleyville Primary | Williamsburg 01 | PK–2 | Primary | 140 |
| Hemingway MB Lee Middle | Williamsburg 01 | 6–8 | Middle | 132 |
| C. E. Murray Middle | Williamsburg 01 | 6–8 | Middle | 131 |
| C. E. Murray Elementary | Williamsburg 01 | 3–5 | Primary | 114 |
| Hemingway Career and Technology Center | Williamsburg 01 | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,571
State avg $7,165
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Williamsburg County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Williamsburg County, South Carolina?
Williamsburg County maintains 11 public schools for its 2,946 students, all managed by a single school district. The landscape features five elementary schools along with three middle and three high schools to serve the region.
How do schools in Williamsburg County perform academically?
The county's 84.0% graduation rate is nearly identical to the state average of 84.2%. Williamsburg invests $7,571 per pupil, which exceeds the state average of $7,165 and contributes to a competitive school score of 51.6.
What are the major school districts in Williamsburg County, South Carolina?
All 2,946 students are enrolled in the Williamsburg 01 district, which operates without the presence of charter schools. This allows for a unified educational strategy across the county's primary and secondary campuses.
What is the school experience like in Williamsburg County?
This is one of the most rural districts in the state, with 8 of 11 schools located in rural settings. Campuses are uniquely small, averaging just 295 students, though Kingstree High is the largest with 720 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Williamsburg County, South Carolina?
Families who value small class sizes and higher-than-average per-pupil spending often look toward Kingstree for housing. Use local school data as a guide to find the perfect home in this community-focused county.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.