White Knoll Middle School

116 White Knoll Way
West Columbia, SC 29170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 696 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 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

White Knoll Middle School's student population of 696 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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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 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#905 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of White Knoll Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in White Knoll Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of White Knoll Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in White Knoll Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
696 students attend White Knoll Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of White Knoll Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 11:1, 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.
- Posted by Parent - mille

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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