Enrollment
2,025
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270000582
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
137.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Knoll High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Knoll High
White Knoll High is a large high school in Lexington, South Carolina, enrolling 2,025 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,025 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Discipline events run high: 1,190 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,025 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 84 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lexington's high schools, it stands alongside Lexington High (2,536 students): White Knoll High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside White Knoll High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How White Knoll High compares
White Knoll High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes White Knoll High.
$13,017
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is White Knoll High a good school?
White Knoll High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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