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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARNWELL 48·NCES 450391400129

Williston-Elko High

12233 Main Street, Williston, SC 29853 · (803)266-3110 · Barnwell County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL198 STUDENTS
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Enrollment
198
High
DISTRICT 176 · STATE 953
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
122 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 77%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2023-24

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 96734%
Grade 103920%
Grade 115628%
Grade 123618%
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 67% · US 70%
White
—32%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 46% · US 43%
Hispanic
—3%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 14% · US 30%
Black
—63%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 31% · US 15%
Asian
—1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2% · US 6%
Two+
—2%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.

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Where Williston-Elko High ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn South Carolina
Enrollment
ranked largest first
198#218 of 250
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Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2023-241981612.4:162% (122)
2022-232181812.1:137% (80)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Williston-Elko High.

About Williston-Elko High

Williston-Elko High runs as a small high school in Williston, South Carolina. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 198 students. An average school in this group (high schools in South Carolina) has about 953 students.

A total of 5 schools make up Barnwell 48, with 1,177 students enrolled.

Black students account for 63% of enrollment at Williston-Elko High. Other students are 32% White, 3% Hispanic, and 2% multiracial. That is higher than the 43% Black share among all Barnwell County residents. By the diversity index, Williston-Elko High comes in at 50%.

The school reported 16 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2023-24 and a ratio of 12.1:1. For comparison, high schools in South Carolina average 15.5:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 62%. The average for public schools in Barnwell County is 90%.

Census Bureau estimates for Barnwell County show that median household income is about $46,626, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 16 public schools operate in Barnwell County, serving about 4,300 students.

Nearest public school: Williston-Elko High, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: 5.

Under the NCES locale system, Williston-Elko High is Rural: Distant.

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Barnwell County at a glance

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Population
20,521
Census ACS
Median income
$46,626
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
4,300 students

Quick facts

School name
Williston-Elko High
District
Barnwell 48
Address
12233 Main Street, Williston, SC 29853
Phone
(803)266-3110
County
Barnwell County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
198
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Free and reduced lunch
122 (62%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
450391400129
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Other Williston-Elko High schools

One other US public school is named Williston-Elko High. Williston-Elko High is the largest of the 2.

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Frequently asked questions

About Williston-Elko High
How large is Williston-Elko High?
Williston-Elko High enrolls approximately 198 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Williston-Elko High serve?
Williston-Elko High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston-Elko High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Williston-Elko High is approximately 12.1:1 (16 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Williston-Elko High?
Williston-Elko High reports a student body of 32% White, 3% Hispanic, 63% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Williston-Elko High?
Williston-Elko High is overseen by Barnwell 48 in Barnwell County.
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