Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Williams Township ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North 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 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Township ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Williams Township's student population of 644 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williams Township ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Township is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
12%
25%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Township's ranking?
Williams Township is ranked #1699 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Williams Township?
644 students attend Williams Township.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Williams Township students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Township?
Williams Township has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Williams Township offer ?
Williams Township offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Williams Township part of?
Williams Township is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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