Palmetto High

Palmetto High is a mid-sized high school in Williamston, South Carolina, part of Anderson 01. The school works with 1,086 students in grades 9 through 12.

Within Anderson 01, which oversees 14 schools and 10,886 students, Palmetto High is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Palmetto High lists that White students make up the majority at 72%; the rest reads as 17% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% multiracial.

On the resource side, On paper, Palmetto High has 59 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.3:1. The state averages around 15.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Anderson County) records that the typical household earns roughly $66,651 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Anderson County runs 57 public schools (combined enrollment of about 34,806 students), of which Palmetto High is one.

The closest other public school is Palmetto Middle, roughly 0.2 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Five-year trend. Palmetto High's enrollment has expanded 8% since 2018, when it stood at 1,009 (now 1,086). White enrollment moved from 81% to 72% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.