White Knoll High School

5643 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Knoll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

White Knoll High School's student population of 2,165 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,165 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
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School Rankings

White Knoll High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Knoll High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#177 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
39%
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85%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
12%
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Black
26%
32%
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White
56%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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0.61
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86%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Knoll High School's ranking?
White Knoll High School is ranked #177 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are White Knoll High School often compared to?
White Knoll High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Bluff High School, Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Knoll High School?
The graduation rate of White Knoll High School is 86%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend White Knoll High School?
2,165 students attend White Knoll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of White Knoll High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Knoll High School?
White Knoll High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Knoll High School offer ?
White Knoll High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Knoll High School part of?
White Knoll High School is part of Lexington 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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