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Walter M. Williams High School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in Alamance County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Burlington, NC
  • 169 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    C
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    B-
  7. Administration
    C
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Walter M. Williams High School is an above average, public school located in Burlington, NC. It has 1,185 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 41% of students are at least proficient in math and 44% in reading.
Address
1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215
Telephone
(336) 570-6161
Website
abss.k12.nc.us

Walter M. Williams High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
44%
Percent Proficient - Math
41%
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Average SAT
1110
149 responses
Average ACT
25
49 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B
  2. Good for Families
    B-
  3. Housing
    C+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$39,344
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$776
National
$949
Median Home Value
$124,900
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
Poll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 30 responses
Report
  • Prom
    27%
  • Pep rallies
    23%
  • Athletic Games, Homecoming Show
    17%
  • Marching Band
    17%
  • Spirit Week
    7%
  • Gay straight meetings
    3%
  • Homecoming
    3%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,185
Free or Reduced Lunch
53%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$39,415
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.8%
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.32 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.32 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.32 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$8,291/ year
National
$12,239
97%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
35%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.31 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
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Walter M. Williams High School Reviews

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Williams Highschool has very strict guidelines when learning and some teachers don't teach subjects well but are expected to know either way. A great example is the subject "Math" in all my four years I only had one teacher that is cable of teaching me and learning. Most teachers will get mad at you for not knowing something well enough. Everyone in Williams most just between kids teaches each other to help those who are falling behind. The art department of our school is absolutely wonderful! All of the teachers are extremely talented and make sure you understand and will never leave one child behind.
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I have loved my four years at Walter M. Williams High School! They offer so many classes that suit many different people, including myself. As someone who wants to go into the medical field, I was allowed the opportunity to travel to an off-site facility to take classes that allowed me to become a certified nurse assistant. This opportunity was very rare and limited in spacing and I'm glad I got to participate in it. They only thing I would change is to provide more opportunities within a certain field of interest.
My experience at Williams High School has been one of self-discovery. In middle school I found myself the "in crowd." In high school I chose a new path which was less dramatic. I discovered this "place" allowed time for new friends and choices not noticed before. For example, many of the "in" students dropped orchestra class with complaints of "weird" students in the class. I enjoyed my fellow students and their love of music. I am pleased I have played the violin from the fourth grade to my senior year. Academically, my English and Chemistry teachers pushed me to "stretch.” Each teacher taught me to use a new lens to discover more about myself. Often not remembered are the cafeteria employees. My elementary bus driver works in my high school in the cafeteria. Her smile and kind words make my day now just as they did then! School has been about the people. My "take away, life lesson" from Williams High School is to remember all of the people, not just the stars.