Pendleton High vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pendleton High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
924 students
Riverside Middle
Pendleton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
| Measure | Pendleton High Anderson, South Carolina | Riverside Middle Pendleton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 228 | #30 of 248 |
| National rank | #2262 of 16,910 | #3498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 924 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | Anderson | Pendleton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pendleton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 69.3).
- •Pendleton High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Pendleton High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •Pendleton High is the larger school with 924 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 High better than Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pendleton High ranks higher (74.4 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 Pendleton High and Riverside Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Pendleton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pendleton High: 924. Riverside Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pendleton High and Riverside Middle rank in South Carolina?
Pendleton High is 58th of 228 and Riverside Middle is 30th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).