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 2,031 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,031 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- 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%)
- 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 2,031 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,031 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
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 0.65, which is less than 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
27%
31%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 84%.
How many students attend White Knoll High School?
2,031 students attend White Knoll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of White Knoll High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 (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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