Enrollment
693
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Knoll Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Knoll Middle
White Knoll Middle is a mid-sized middle school in West Columbia, South Carolina, enrolling 693 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, White Knoll Middle is leaner than roughly 90% of South Carolina schools and 27% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 693 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 693 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Columbia's middle schools, it stands alongside Northside Middle (528 students): White Knoll Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 12.9:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside White Knoll Middle.
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 Middle compares
White Knoll Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,017
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes White Knoll Middle.
$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 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
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is White Knoll Middle a good school?
White Knoll Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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