PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL

Palmetto High is a public high school that is part of the Anderson 01 school district, located in Williamston, SC with about 1,009 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Palmetto High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Palmetto High School, located in Williamston, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Anderson School District One. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often anchored by its athletic programs and various extracurricular activities, which help create a well-rounded experience for its student body.

Beyond academics, Palmetto High emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. By providing opportunities for advanced coursework, career-technical education, and civic engagement, the school aims to cultivate responsible and productive citizens. With a focus on tradition and excellence, Palmetto High remains a vital pillar of the Williamston community, continuously working to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

For more information, contact Palmetto High at (864) 847-7311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
Advertisement

PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Williamston, SC with about 1,009 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Anderson 01
Total Students:
1,009
Teachers:
53
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 1,009 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.6%
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
Black or African American
6.6%
Two or more races
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.