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Enrollment
2,025
High
DISTRICT 1,707 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEXINGTON 01·NCES 450270000582
White Knoll High
5643 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073 · (803) 821-5200 · Lexington County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,025 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
132 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 614 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 575 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 393 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 443 | 22% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where White Knoll High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Lexington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,025 | #24 of 250 | #3 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #94 of 215 | #8 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.7% | #29 of 217 | #4 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.5% | #81 of 108 | #8 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,025
-103 (-5%) vs 2020
+57% since 2000-01, when it was 1,289
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,025 | 132.3 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,031 | 140.5 | 14.5:1 | 51% (1,039) |
| 2022-23 | 2,204 | 137.1 | 16.1:1 | 45% (998) |
| 2020-21 | 2,128 | 132 | 16.1:1 | 48% (1,016) |
| 2017-18 | 1,938 | 126.2 | 15.4:1 | 41% (785) |
| 2015-16 | 1,928 | 130 | 14.8:1 | 39% (743) |
| 2010-11 | 1,918 | 130 | 14.8:1 | 36% (694) |
| 2000-01 | 1,289 | 84 | 15.3:1 | 17% (218) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for White Knoll High.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (1,938 to 2,025); teachers up 5% (126.2 to 132.3).
About White Knoll High
Located in Lexington, South Carolina, White Knoll High is a large high school. It covers grades 9 through 12, with a total enrollment of 2,025 students. Statewide, high schools in South Carolina average about 953 students each.
The 31 schools of Lexington 01, including White Knoll High, enroll 27,074 students.
White Knoll High has no majority group; White students are the largest, at 49%. The remaining students are 27% Black, 15% Hispanic, and 7% multiracial. Among people living in Lexington County, the White share is about 72%. Pick two students at random and there is a 66% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school employs the equivalent of 132.3 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 15.3:1. That is close to the 15.5:1 average for high schools in South Carolina.
Lexington County has these Census figures: the median household income is $77,408, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lexington County is home to 76 public schools and about 64,555 public school students.
The shortest distance from White Knoll High to another public school is about 1.3 miles, to Saxe Gotha Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
White Knoll High has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
2024-25 enrollment was 2,025, a 5% decrease from 2,128 in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for White Knoll High covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Lexington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
304,887
Census ACS
Median income
$77,408
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
64,555 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lexington 01
- Lexington HighHigh · 2,536 students
- River Bluff HighHigh · 2,117 students
- Gilbert HighHigh · 1,138 students
- Beechwood MiddleMiddle · 1,033 students
- Lakeside MiddleMiddle · 893 students
- Midway ElementaryElementary · 856 students
Other schools in Lexington
- Lexington HighHigh · 2,536 students
- River Bluff HighHigh · 2,117 students
- American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington CampuCombined · 1,979 students
- Beechwood MiddleMiddle · 1,033 students
- Lakeside MiddleMiddle · 893 students
- Midway ElementaryElementary · 856 students
Nearby schools
- Saxe Gotha Elementary1.3 mi · 499
- South Lake Elementary1.4 mi · 466
- Carolina Springs Middle1.6 mi · 791
- Carolina Springs Elementary2.1 mi · 438
- Red Bank Elementary2.4 mi · 556
- Deerfield Elementary3.0 mi · 753
Frequently asked questions
About White Knoll HighWhat is the total enrollment at White Knoll High?
White Knoll High enrolls approximately 2,025 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does White Knoll High serve?
White Knoll High serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does White Knoll High have?
White Knoll High employs 132 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at White Knoll High?
At White Knoll High, the student body is approximately 49% White, 15% Hispanic, 27% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is White Knoll High in?
White Knoll High is part of Lexington 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.