Very Good
#202 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 17% in state
Pendleton High
High School · Anderson 04 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 04 high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7324 Highway 187, Anderson, SC 29625
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pendleton High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pendleton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,746
Median home value
$210,100
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Anderson 04
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pendleton High is listed in Anderson 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pendleton High
Pendleton High is a public high school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 04, serving approximately 940 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pendleton High
What grades does Pendleton High serve?
Pendleton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pendleton High?
Pendleton High has an enrollment of approximately 940 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pendleton High rank in SC?
Pendleton High ranks #202 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Pendleton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pendleton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pendleton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pendleton High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pendleton High a charter school?
No, Pendleton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pendleton High a Title I school?
No, Pendleton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pendleton High?
61.6% of students at Pendleton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 940
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (864) 403-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29625)
- 27,475
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29625; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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