Williamston Community Schools began in 1874 as a large two story building in the center of town. This building was known as Williamston High School, and along with two additional school houses, this is what constituted Williamston Community Schools for a long period of time. Prior to this, the town utilized a few one-room school houses. These buildings were auctioned off privately in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The main high school building remained in operation until 1990, when it was replaced by a new Williamston High School building located on Vanneter Road. The previous high school building was purchased and renovated by a non-profit organization in 2016 and renamed to the "Commons of Williamston".