For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,905 students in Pendleton, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Pendleton, SC are Mt. Lebanon Elementary School, La France Elementary School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Pendleton, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
La France Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Williams Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Riverside Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pendleton, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Pendleton, SC include Mt. Lebanon Elementary School, La France Elementary School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pendleton?
4 public schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pendleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pendleton include: Pendleton Elementary School vs. Mt. Lebanon Elementary School, Mt. Lebanon Elementary School vs. Pendleton Elementary School, La France Elementary School vs. Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
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