La France Elementary vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La France Elementary
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
450 students
Riverside Middle
Pendleton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
| Measure | La France Elementary Pendleton, South Carolina | Riverside Middle Pendleton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #151 of 688 | #30 of 248 |
| National rank | #12071 of 50,301 | #3498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 450 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| city | Pendleton | Pendleton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.9 vs 69.3).
- •La France Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Riverside Middle is the larger school with 453 students compared with 450.
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 La France Elementary better than Riverside Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La France Elementary and Riverside Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Pendleton and Pendleton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La France Elementary: 450. Riverside Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La France Elementary and Riverside Middle rank in South Carolina?
La France Elementary is 151st of 688 and Riverside Middle is 30th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).