Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Williamston Community Schools (2026) - Williamston, MI
Public School Review - Established 2003

Williamston Community Schools

418 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895-1133
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (517) 655-4361
www.gowcs.net

Top Rankings

Williamston Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,255 students in Williamston Community Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Williamston Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,540 Schools
# Students
1,864 Students
957,552 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
59,784 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
Kind163118
1133111
2132115
3143118
4126115
5118117
6143116
7170103
8127102
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Williamston Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MI)
#66 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearWilliamston Community Schools
2023#66
2022#76
2021#92
2019#35
2018#46
2017#40
2016#54
2015#79
2014#55
2013#70
2012#101
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

54%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
202354%35%
202251%34%
202149%36%
201964%40%
201853%37%
201762%39%
201656%38%
201555%37%
201456%41%
201353%41%
201244%37%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

64%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
202264%45%
202162%48%
201970%49%
201853%43%
201770%49%
201670%50%
201564%49%
201481%67%
201379%65%
201278%64%
201190%80%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

46%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
202246%38%
202142%23%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

92%
81%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
202392%81%
202295%81%
202195%84%
202095%86%
201992%85%
201895%85%
201792%85%
201695%85%
201595%85%
201495%84%
201392%84%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.58

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
20240.230.56
20230.230.55
20220.210.55
20210.210.54
20200.210.53
20190.210.53
20180.180.53
20170.180.53
20160.190.52
20150.170.50
20140.190.50
20130.170.49
20120.170.49
20110.140.48
20100.120.47
20090.110.46
20080.110.46
20070.110.46
20060.110.43
20050.120.44
20040.120.43
20030.100.44
20020.100.42
20010.070.42
20000.080.40
19990.070.40
19980.080.40
19970.080.39
19960.050.39
19950.050.37
19940.070.35
19930.070.35
19920.080.35
19910.070.37
19900.050.36
19890.030.36
19880.020.36
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
20242%4%
20231%3%
20222%3%
20211%3%
20201%3%
20191%3%
20181%3%
20171%3%
20162%3%
20152%3%
20142%3%
20132%3%
20122%3%
20112%3%
20102%3%
20092%3%
20082%3%
20073%3%
20062%2%
20052%2%
20042%2%
20032%2%
20022%2%
20011%2%
20001%2%
19993%2%
19982%2%
19972%2%
19961%2%
19951%1%
19942%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
7%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
20245%9%
20236%9%
20225%9%
20215%8%
20205%8%
20195%8%
20184%8%
20174%8%
20164%7%
20154%7%
20144%7%
20134%6%
20123%6%
20113%6%
20102%5%
20092%5%
20082%5%
20072%4%
20062%4%
20053%4%
20042%4%
20032%4%
20022%4%
20012%4%
20002%3%
19991%3%
19982%3%
19971%3%
19961%3%
19951%3%
19941%2%
19932%2%
19921%2%
19911%2%
19901%2%
19891%2%
19881%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
n/a
19%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2020)

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
20201%18%
20191%18%
20181%18%
20171%18%
20162%18%
20151%18%
20142%18%
20132%18%
20122%19%
20111%19%
20102%20%
20092%20%
20081%20%
20071%20%
20061%20%
20051%20%
20042%20%
20031%20%
20021%20%
20011%19%
20001%19%
19971%18%
19961%18%
19951%18%
19941%17%
19931%17%
19921%17%
19901%18%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
86%
61%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
202488%63%
202388%64%
202289%64%
202189%65%
202089%66%
201989%66%
201891%66%
201791%66%
201690%67%
201591%68%
201490%69%
201391%69%
201291%69%
201193%70%
201094%70%
200994%71%
200895%71%
200794%71%
200695%73%
200594%72%
200494%73%
200395%72%
200295%73%
200196%74%
200096%75%
199996%75%
199896%75%
199796%76%
199697%76%
199597%77%
199496%79%
199395%79%
199296%79%
199197%78%
199098%78%
198998%78%
198899%78%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
20245%5%
20235%5%
20224%5%
20215%5%
20204%4%
20194%4%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20162%3%
20152%3%
20141%2%
20131%2%
20121%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,146 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
2023$27 MM$12 MM
2022$26 MM$11 MM
2021$27 MM$12 MM
2020$26 MM$11 MM
2019$24 MM$11 MM
2018$23 MM$10 MM
2017$22 MM$10 MM
2016$22 MM$10 MM
2015$21 MM$11 MM
2014$20 MM$10 MM
2012$20 MM$10 MM
2011$21 MM$11 MM
2010$21 MM$11 MM
2009$21 MM$11 MM
2008$21 MM$11 MM
2007$21 MM$10 MM
2006$21 MM$10 MM
2005$21 MM$10 MM
2004$20 MM$10 MM
2003$19 MM$10 MM
2002$18 MM$10 MM
2001$17 MM$10 MM
2000$16 MM$9 MM
1999$15 MM$9 MM
1998$15 MM$10 MM
1997$14 MM$10 MM
1996$13 MM$10 MM
1995$12 MM$10 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
2023$23 MM$11 MM
2022$24 MM$11 MM
2021$23 MM$11 MM
2020$24 MM$11 MM
2019$22 MM$10 MM
2018$21 MM$10 MM
2017$21 MM$10 MM
2016$20 MM$10 MM
2015$20 MM$11 MM
2014$20 MM$9 MM
2012$19 MM$10 MM
2011$20 MM$10 MM
2010$20 MM$11 MM
2009$20 MM$11 MM
2008$25 MM$11 MM
2007$33 MM$11 MM
2006$23 MM$11 MM
2005$19 MM$10 MM
2004$19 MM$11 MM
2003$18 MM$11 MM
2002$17 MM$10 MM
2001$17 MM$10 MM
2000$18 MM$9 MM
1999$21 MM$10 MM
1998$30 MM$10 MM
1997$21 MM$10 MM
1996$13 MM$10 MM
1995$11 MM$10 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$14,629
$18,604

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
2023$14,892$16,123
2022$13,901$14,589
2021$15,449$15,927
2020$13,901$14,589
2019$13,213$14,099
2018$12,827$14,094
2017$12,530$13,305
2016$12,343$13,102
2015$11,632$11,681
2014$11,388$12,204
2012$10,982$12,235
2011$11,425$12,684
2010$10,895$11,681
2009$10,898$11,537
2008$11,159$11,222
2007$10,773$10,819
2006$10,468$9,793
2005$10,136$9,706
2004$9,353$9,471
2003$9,101$9,243
2002$9,042$8,687
2001$8,741$8,215
2000$8,332$7,511
1999$8,029$7,057
1998$8,197$7,001
1997$7,969$6,567
1995$6,711$6,044
1992$5,379$5,111
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$12,146
$17,782

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearWilliamston Community SchoolsMichigan
2023$12,365$15,270
2022$12,588$14,302
2021$12,827$15,085
2020$12,588$14,302
2019$11,703$13,858
2018$11,781$13,691
2017$11,671$13,192
2016$11,380$12,965
2015$11,284$11,849
2014$10,976$12,085
2012$9,954$12,141
2011$10,724$12,422
2010$10,569$11,849
2009$10,606$11,612
2008$13,250$11,334
2007$16,919$10,901
2006$11,441$10,200
2005$9,300$9,852
2004$8,871$9,880
2003$8,581$9,552
2002$8,595$8,745
2001$8,489$8,343
2000$8,987$7,542
1999$11,119$7,404
1998$16,163$7,125
1997$11,734$6,851
1995$6,314$5,989
1992$5,082$5,102
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Williamston Community Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamston Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
416 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,864 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (MI):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes

More Articles

About Public Schools
Evaluating Public Schools
Opinion
Parenting and Learning Issues
Public School Policies