The district is highly fragmented, encompassing the boroughs of Williamstown and Tower City as well as the townships of Porter, Rush, Williams, and Wiconisco.
[2] According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 67.1% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.
High school students may choose to attend Schuylkill Technology Centers for training in the construction and mechanical trades.
The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit IU29 provides the district with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.
Williams Valley School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.