- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, SC
Pendleton High
Federal NCES profile for Pendleton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450087000094
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendleton High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendleton High has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450087000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Pendleton High grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 940 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 450087000094 · Anderson, SC High · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 16.5:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton Elementary (547 students)
Pendleton High grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 940 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pendleton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pendleton High
924 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary
547 students
- Mt. Lebanon El
Mt. Lebanon Elementary
459 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
453 students
- La France Elem
La France Elementary
450 students
- Townville Elem 243
Townville Elementary
243 students
What this shows Pendleton High reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pendleton High compares
Pendleton High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 27% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Pendleton High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 04 reports $14,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pendleton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Lebanon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La France Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Townville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendleton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high schools in Anderson
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~924 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton High
How many students attend Pendleton High?
Pendleton High has 924 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 940 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton High is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pendleton High?
54.0% of students at Pendleton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendleton High?
The largest demographic group at Pendleton High is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendleton High?
Pendleton High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pendleton High rank among high schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 04?
Besides Pendleton High, Anderson 04 also operates Pendleton Elementary (547 students), Mt. Lebanon Elementary (459 students), and Riverside Middle (453 students). See the Anderson 04 district page for the complete list.