- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Columbia, SC
White Knoll Middle
Federal NCES profile for White Knoll Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270000015
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Knoll Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in West Columbia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
White Knoll Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Knoll Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in West Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-120 students YoY
White Knoll Middle shrank from 816 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-120 students YoY 450270000015 · West Columbia, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 10.5:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
White Knoll Middle shrank from 816 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
White Knoll Middle 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
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 693
White Knoll Middle
693 students
What this shows White Knoll Middle reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Knoll Middle compares
White Knoll Middle 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, White Knoll Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Knoll Middle'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
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in West Columbia
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Knoll Middle
How many students attend White Knoll Middle?
White Knoll Middle has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), down 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Knoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at White Knoll Middle is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Knoll Middle?
48.4% of students at White Knoll Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Knoll Middle?
The largest demographic group at White Knoll Middle is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in West Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Knoll Middle?
White Knoll Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Knoll Middle rank among middle schools in West Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, White Knoll Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in West Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides White Knoll Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.