Palmetto High

804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697

1,021 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,021

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmetto High
Demographic	Student Count
White	781
Hispanic	139
Black	65
Asian	3
Two or More	33

White
781 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
139 (13.6 %)
Black
65 (6.4 %)
Two or More
33 (3.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anderson 01
Phone:	(864)847-7311
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 304

Grade 10 290

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 219