White Knoll High School is a public high school in Lexington, South Carolina that provides education for ninth through twelfth grades, serving the White Knoll, Red Bank, and part of the Oak Grove areas of Lexington, South Carolina, as well as parts of the city of West Columbia.
Serving 2,025 students in grades 9-12, White Knoll High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,025 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Knoll High serves the northeast part of Lexington, SC, covering an area of approximately 39.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 3.8 miles and the furthest edge located 7.1 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
White Knoll High School's student population of 2,025 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,025 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
White Knoll High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Knoll High School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Timberwolves
Source: 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 #241 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Lexington High School, River Bluff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Knoll High School?
The graduation rate of White Knoll High School is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend White Knoll High School?
2,025 students attend White Knoll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of White Knoll High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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