Summary:
The city of Kingstree, South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all serving the Williamsburg 01 school district. While the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, some standout performance can be found, particularly at Kingstree High School.
Kingstree High School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 at 89.58% and English 2 at 91.92%, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school has also improved its statewide ranking, moving from 161st out of 237 high schools in 2022-2023 to 106th out of 235 in 2023-2024, with a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in Kingstree generally struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state averages.
Another standout is W.M. Anderson Primary, which has the highest spending per student at $12,940, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite this, the school has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating that additional resources and support may be needed to drive academic improvements. Overall, the Kingstree schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, but with the right interventions, they have the potential to enhance educational opportunities for their predominantly African American student population.
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