R. C. Edwards Middle vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R. C. Edwards Middle
Central · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
Riverside Middle
Pendleton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
| Measure | R. C. Edwards Middle Central, South Carolina | Riverside Middle Pendleton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 248 | #30 of 248 |
| National rank | #4243 of 15,369 | #3498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 835 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| city | Central | Pendleton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 65.7).
- •R. C. Edwards Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •R. C. Edwards Middle is the larger school with 835 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 R. C. Edwards Middle better than Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Middle ranks higher (69.3 vs 65.7 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 R. C. Edwards Middle and Riverside Middle?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Central and Pendleton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R. C. Edwards Middle: 835. Riverside Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R. C. Edwards Middle and Riverside Middle rank in South Carolina?
R. C. Edwards Middle is 39th of 248 and Riverside Middle is 30th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).