White Knoll High School

White Knoll High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5643 Platt Springs Rd,  Lexington, SC
Lexington County School District One
3.8
2.1
1,948 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
59.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
54%
Black
26.3%
Hispanic
13.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 682 Students
College of Charleston 418 Students
Clemson University 392 Students
Midlands Technical College 290 Students
Coastal Carolina University 272 Students
Lander University 264 Students
Winthrop University 249 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 176 Students
Charleston Southern University 165 Students
Furman University 162 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 159 Students
Biology 141 Students
Business 131 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 50 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students
Education 38 Students
Engineering 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 518 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
6/13/2025
Food quality needs to be fixed. Vaping is a big issue. Admin will literally chase students around on golf carts if seen outside regardless of whether they have early release permissions.
3.0 Senior
5/26/2025
One of the best parts about this school is the opportunities offered. I was able to pick classes which ended up influencing what I wanted to go to college for. I took health science classes and now am going to go to college for nursing. One of the worst parts was the lack of effort that the administration put in. I was working towards graduating 2 years early(which I have now achieved) and the administration did not understand or want to help. Any forms or decisions that needed their approval were constantly delayed and emails I sent went unread. I had to wait to meet with them for around an hour sometimes after they scheduled the time and that was if they did stick to the day decided for the meeting. In the end though I learned a lot from this school and certainly got prepared for life.
3.0 Senior
3/26/2025
White Knoll is an okay place to be. It felt like they took the joy out of being a kid and going to school. It would be nice to see them do more things like actual pep rallies and things like field days like other schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 17 Reviews
5.0 other
2/5/2026
White knoll is a great school despite their bad reputation. My science teacher junior year was one of the best teachers I have ever had. If you didn’t understand something she would actually sit down help you understand the best way you learn. I had coach Pelham and let me tell you THIS IS THE BEST...
1.0 parent
8/26/2025
Avoid this school. You will lose the child you once knew. Drugs, alcohol and violence runs this school. The teachers don’t care about your child. The SRO definitely doesn’t care. Admin just wants a paycheck. 1 kid dropped out due to this schools lack of safety. That child’s neck was almost broke. An...
1.0 parent
5/19/2022
I am a current freshman at White Knoll High School. there are too many things to say that are wrong with that school. It has become a party school. Every single day there are at least 2-3 fights minimum. On the first day of the 21-22 school year, just about 10 guys started brawling right after schoo...
1.0 parent
1/9/2019
Considering my child has become a drug addict I would not recommend this school by ANY means.

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White Knoll High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lexington, SC and is served by the Lexington County School District One in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,948 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. White Knoll High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $296,910. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northside Christian Academy, Grace Christian School, SC Connections Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lexington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near White Knoll High School.

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