White Knoll Middle

116 White Knoll Way
West Columbia, SC 29170

693 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

White Knoll Middle School, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Lexington County School District One system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills for students in the middle school grades. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, White Knoll Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building a positive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize character development and collaborative learning, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through athletics, arts, and various student organizations. With its focus on both individual student achievement and the collective success of the school community, White Knoll Middle serves as a foundational pillar for families in the West Columbia area.

693

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Knoll Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	137
Black	132
Asian	6
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

White
362 (52.2%)
Hispanic
137 (19.8%)
Black
132 (19.0%)
Two or More
55 (7.9%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-4300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 6 224

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 222

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for White Knoll Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	224
Grade 7	247
Grade 8	222

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for White Knoll Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	339	48.9%
Male	354	51.1%

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