Palmetto Middle

803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697

774 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Palmetto Middle School, located in Williamston, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Anderson School District One. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of their future educational paths.

The campus at North Hamilton Street acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing character development alongside scholastic achievement. Palmetto Middle is known for its dedication to student success, often leveraging small-town community values to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through collaborative efforts between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to cultivate a culture of excellence, encouraging learners to explore their interests, engage in critical thinking, and build the foundational skills necessary for lifelong success.

774

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmetto Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	103
Black	57
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
572 (73.9 %)
Hispanic
103 (13.3 %)
Black
57 (7.4 %)
Two or More
40 (5.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Anderson 01
Phone:	(864)847-4333
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 6 232

Grade 7 263

Grade 8 279