Pendleton Elementary vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pendleton Elementary
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
547 students
Riverside Middle
Pendleton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
| Measure | Pendleton Elementary Pendleton, South Carolina | Riverside Middle Pendleton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #411 of 688 | #30 of 248 |
| National rank | #27171 of 50,301 | #3498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 547 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Pendleton | Pendleton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 47.0).
- •Riverside Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Pendleton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Pendleton Elementary is the larger school with 547 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 Pendleton Elementary better than Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Middle ranks higher (69.3 vs 47.0 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 Pendleton Elementary and Riverside Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pendleton and Pendleton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pendleton Elementary: 547. Riverside Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pendleton Elementary and Riverside Middle rank in South Carolina?
Pendleton Elementary is 411th of 688 and Riverside Middle is 30th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).