Serving 816 students in grades 6-8, White Knoll Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Knoll Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
White Knoll Middle School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Knoll Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Knoll Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
20%
31%
White
57%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Knoll Middle School's ranking?
White Knoll Middle School is ranked #905 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are White Knoll Middle School often compared to?
White Knoll Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend White Knoll Middle School?
816 students attend White Knoll Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of White Knoll Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Knoll Middle School?
White Knoll Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Knoll Middle School offer ?
White Knoll Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Knoll Middle School part of?
White Knoll Middle School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2012
Poor communication between staff & parents. Eight requests made for a meeting over the course of 4 months. Teacher did not follow through with plan of action to get student on track.
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