Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Mt. Lebanon Elementary serves 491 students in grades PreK through 6 in Pendleton, South Carolina, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking 95th out of 1,192 schools statewide, the school places in the 92nd percentile for academic achievement in South Carolina.

The school demonstrates strong academic performance with 68% of students scoring proficient or above in mathematics and 65% reaching proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Mt. Lebanon Elementary maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

The school draws from a stable community where the median household income is $67,280 and 38% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.6%, with median home values around $204,200, reflecting a middle-class neighborhood that values education. Mt.

Lebanon Elementary is situated in a rural setting near the town of Pendleton in Anderson County, providing students with a close-knit school environment while maintaining access to the resources and opportunities of the broader Upstate South Carolina region.

Located in a rural area, Mt. Lebanon Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.