White Knoll High

5643 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073

2,204 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

White Knoll High School, located in Lexington, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Lexington County School District One, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its robust extracurricular landscape. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the military, or transition directly into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, White Knoll High is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The "Timberwolves" boast a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and teamwork. By balancing a rigorous focus on traditional coursework with opportunities for specialized career and technical education, the school plays a vital role in the Lexington community by shaping well-rounded, engaged citizens.

2,204

Total Students

137.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Knoll High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,190
Hispanic	289
Black	580
Asian	22
Two or More	112
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,190 (54.0 %)
Black
580 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
289 (13.1 %)
Two or More
112 (5.1 %)
Asian
22 (1.0 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-5200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 653

Grade 10 607

Grade 11 487

Grade 12 457