White Knoll High School vs. Lexington High School
Should I attend White Knoll High School or Lexington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
White Knoll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,165 students in grades 9-12, White Knoll High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,352 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,165 students
2,352 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
161 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#24 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
92%
Graduation Rate
86%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
654
667
Grade 10 Students
608
583
Grade 11 Students
442
525
Grade 12 Students
461
577
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
7%
% Black
26%
11%
% White
56%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%