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Pelion High School

Pelion, SC


Pelion High School
600 Lydia Drive
Pelion, SC  29123
Phone: 803-821-2200
Lexington County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 5 out of 10 stars
5  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 727
Type: Regular School
Pelion High School

Pelion High School



Metro Area Ranking

#14
Metro Area High School Ranking: Pelion High School is ranked #14 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (44th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#105
Statewide High School Ranking: Pelion High School is ranked #105 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (42nd percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Pelion High School is a 5-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Lexington County, SC. Pelion High School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 15.8 35th 17.0
Math 17.1 34th 18.0
Reading 18.5 49th 19.2
Science 18.1 43rd 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Pelion High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 68.67 77.62
Algebra 1 57.54 69.07
Biology 1 53.95 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 496
Math 462
Composite Score 958
SAT Participation Rate 37 %

Pelion High had an average SAT score of 958 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #100 out of 225 SC high schools (56th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Pelion High was 37% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 78% - Pelion High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 78% - Pelion High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Pelion Middle School
0.3 miles Pelion 6-8
Pelion Elementary School
0.7 miles Pelion PK-5
Forts Pond Elementary School
1.3 miles Pelion PK-5
Sandhills Middle School
7.5 miles Gaston 7-8
Carolina Springs Elementary School
8.8 miles Lexington PK-5
Sandhills Elementary School
8.9 miles Swansea 3-4
Carolina Springs Middle School
9.1 miles Lexington 6-8
Swansea High School
9.3 miles Swansea 9-12
A. L. Corbett Middle School
9.5 miles Wagener 6-8
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
9.5 miles Wagener PK-5
Frances F. Mack Intermediate School
10.0 miles Gaston 5-6
White Knoll High School
10.1 miles Lexington 9-12
Wagener-Salley High School
10.2 miles Wagener 9-12
Deerfield Elementary School
10.2 miles Lexington PK-5
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
10.9 miles Lexington PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Pelion Middle School
0.3 miles 6-8
Pelion Elementary School
0.7 miles PK-5
Forts Pond Elementary School
1.3 miles PK-5
Sandhills Middle School
7.5 miles 7-8
Carolina Springs Elementary School
8.8 miles PK-5
Sandhills Elementary School
8.9 miles 3-4
Carolina Springs Middle School
9.1 miles 6-8
Swansea High School
9.3 miles 9-12
A. L. Corbett Middle School
9.5 miles 6-8
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
9.5 miles PK-5
Frances F. Mack Intermediate School
10.0 miles 5-6
White Knoll High School
10.1 miles 9-12
Wagener-Salley High School
10.2 miles 9-12
Deerfield Elementary School
10.2 miles PK-5
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
10.9 miles PK-5