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Best Schools in Pendleton, SC
Pendleton, SC has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 14,894 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Pendleton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pendleton, SC
The top high schools in Pendleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wren High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
2. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
3. T. L. Hanna High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
4. Pendleton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
5. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pendleton, SC
The top middle schools in Pendleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Wren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
3. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
4. Mccants Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
5. Seneca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pendleton, SC
The top elementary schools in Pendleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Lebanon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
2. Wren Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
3. La France Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
4. Clemson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
5. Spearman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
6. North Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
7. Ravenel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
8. Pendleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
9. Central Academy Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pendleton, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pendleton, SC has a total population of 9,987 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pendleton, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pendleton, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pendleton, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pendleton, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pendleton, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pendleton, SC
How many schools are in Pendleton, SC?
Pendleton, SC has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,894 students in total.
How do schools in Pendleton perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Pendleton score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Pendleton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pendleton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Pendleton
4 of 4 schools in Pendleton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Pendleton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.