For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 453 students in Pendleton, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pendleton, SC is Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pendleton, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Riverside Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pendleton, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pendleton, SC include Riverside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pendleton?
1 public middle schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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