Pelion High vs Saluda High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelion High
Pelion · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
Saluda High
Saluda · Public high · Grades 9–12
714 students
| Measure | Pelion High Pelion, South Carolina | Saluda High Saluda, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 228 | #170 of 228 |
| National rank | #5804 of 16,910 | #8953 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 718 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Pelion | Saluda |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelion High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 47.9).
- •Pelion High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Saluda High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Pelion High does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.6).
- •Pelion High is the larger school with 718 students compared with 714.
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 Pelion High better than Saluda High?
On the Success Index (US), Pelion High ranks higher (60.0 vs 47.9 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 Pelion High and Saluda High?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Pelion and Saluda in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelion High: 718. Saluda High: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelion High and Saluda High rank in South Carolina?
Pelion High is 135th of 228 and Saluda High is 170th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).