Williston-elko Middle School serves 169 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williston-elko Middle School's student population of 169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Williston-elko Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
56%
31%
White
35%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Williston-elko Middle School?
169 students attend Williston-elko Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Williston-elko Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williston-elko Middle School?
Williston-elko Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williston-elko Middle School offer ?
Williston-elko Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williston-elko Middle School part of?
Williston-elko Middle School is part of Barnwell 48 School District.
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