Enrollment
924
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450087000094
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pendleton High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pendleton High
Pendleton High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Anderson, South Carolina, enrolling 924 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 924 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 225 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 924 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anderson's high schools, it stands alongside T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students): Pendleton High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 18.3:1).
Anderson 04 also operates Pendleton Elementary (547 students) and Mt. Lebanon Elementary (459 students) alongside Pendleton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pendleton High compares
Pendleton High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 04, which includes Pendleton High.
$14,117
Per student
-3%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 40.9%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~924 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pendleton High a good school?
Pendleton High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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