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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
  • 173 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
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C-
    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 1,161 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% in reading.
    Address
    1307 S Church Street
    Burlington, NC 27215
    Telephone
    (336) 570-6161
    Website
    abss.k12.nc.us
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    Walter M. Williams High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    48%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1110
    169 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    60 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+
    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
    C+
    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
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    • 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
    1,161
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    54%
    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
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $39,994
    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
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,468/ 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.