Clemson Elementary vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clemson Elementary
Clemson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
Riverside Middle
Pendleton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
| Measure | Clemson Elementary Clemson, South Carolina | Riverside Middle Pendleton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 688 | #30 of 248 |
| National rank | #3681 of 50,301 | #3498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 794 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 53% |
| city | Clemson | Pendleton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clemson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 69.3).
- •Clemson Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 53%).
- •Clemson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Clemson Elementary is the larger school with 794 students compared with 453.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clemson Elementary better than Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clemson Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 69.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clemson Elementary and Riverside Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Clemson and Pendleton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clemson Elementary: 794. Riverside Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clemson Elementary and Riverside Middle rank in South Carolina?
Clemson Elementary is 36th of 688 and Riverside Middle is 30th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).