Williams Middle

1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501

836 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Williams Middle School, located at 1119 North Irby Street in Florence, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Florence School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is centrally located in the heart of Florence, making it a key fixture in the local community and a hub for diverse student engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for the challenges of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Williams Middle typically encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs, which aim to foster well-rounded development. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal growth, the school plays a vital role in shaping the educational foundation of Florence’s youth.

836

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	17
Black	587
Asian	29
Two or More	79

Black
587 (70.2 %)
White
124 (14.8 %)
Two or More
79 (9.4 %)
Asian
29 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence 01
Phone:	(843)664-8162
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 238

Grade 7 302

Grade 8 296