- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, SC
White Knoll High
Federal NCES profile for White Knoll High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270000582
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Knoll High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
White Knoll High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Knoll High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-173 students YoY
White Knoll High shrank from 2,204 students in 2022-23 to 2,031 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 137.1 → 140.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-173 students YoY 450270000582 · Lexington, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,025 enr · 14.8:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
White Knoll High shrank from 2,204 students in 2022-23 to 2,031 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 137.1 → 140.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
White Knoll High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- This school
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- Lakeside Middl 893
Lakeside Middle
893 students
What this shows White Knoll High reports 2,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Knoll High compares
White Knoll High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 44% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,025 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,025
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
860
in-school suspensions + 330 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 84 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, White Knoll High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Knoll High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Knoll High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,025 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Knoll High
How many students attend White Knoll High?
White Knoll High has 2,025 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,204 (2022-23) → 2,031 (2023-24), down 173.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Knoll High?
The student-teacher ratio at White Knoll High is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Knoll High?
41.1% of students at White Knoll High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Knoll High?
The largest demographic group at White Knoll High is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Knoll High?
White Knoll High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Knoll High rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, White Knoll High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides White Knoll High, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and Gilbert High (1,138 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.