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White Knoll High

5643 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073 · (803) 821-5200 · Lexington County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,025 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,025
High
DISTRICT 1,707 · STATE 953
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
Grade 9
614
Grade 10
575
Grade 11
393
Grade 12
443
Student demographics
White
99149%
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
31115%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 14%
Black
55527%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 31%
Asian
241%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
Two+
1337%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Native American
90%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,03851%
Female
98749%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,025
+87 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 15.4:1
% White
49%
was 66%
% Hispanic
15%
was 8%
% Black
27%
was 20%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About White Knoll High

White Knoll High is one of the expansive high schools in Lexington, South Carolina, run under Lexington 01, with 2,025 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 953 students per school, that is 112% larger than typical.

Lexington 01 comprises 31 schools with combined enrollment of 27,074 students; White Knoll High is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, White Knoll High lists that 49% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school reports 27% Black, 15% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 72% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, White Knoll High reports 132 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.3:1. The state averages about 15.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, census data for Lexington County shows median household earnings sit near $77,408, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. White Knoll High is one of 76 public schools in Lexington County (combined enrollment of about 64,555 students).

Saxe Gotha Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

White Knoll High operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 4%: 1,938 students in 2018 compared to 2,025 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 66% to 49% across the same window.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Lexington County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
White Knoll High
District
Lexington 01
Address
5643 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073
Phone
(803) 821-5200
County
Lexington County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,025
Teachers (FTE)
132
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
450270000582
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About White Knoll High
What 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.
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