William Memorial Elementary School

290 South Metts Street
Saint George, SC 29477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

William Memorial Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

William Memorial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Memorial Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#670 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
42%
31%
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White
43%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of William Memorial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
William Memorial Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are William Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
William Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harleyville Elementary School, Cottageville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend William Memorial Elementary School?
574 students attend William Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William Memorial Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Memorial Elementary School?
William Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Memorial Elementary School offer ?
William Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Memorial Elementary School part of?
William Memorial Elementary School is part of Dorchester 04 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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