Top Rankings
Dorchester 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 25,343 students in Dorchester 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Dorchester 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
25,343 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
1,606 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dorchester 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 83 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
# American Indian Students
53 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
387 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,784 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
12%
# Black Students
7,380 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
29%
32%
# White Students
12,623 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
50%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,089 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
682
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
1,655
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,825
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,763
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,791
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,799
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,830
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,930
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,067
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,119
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,484
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,950
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,714
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,734
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,709 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,882 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$322 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$301 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,709
$15,453
Spending / Student
$11,882
$15,044
Best Dorchester 02 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashley Ridge High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,407 students
Rank: #22.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #33.
Summerville High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 3,215 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Dorchester High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,260 students
Rank: #55.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 992 students
Rank: #66.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Grades: PK-5
| 942 students
Rank: #77.
William M. Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #88.
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 863 students
Rank: #99.
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9701 Patriot Boulevard
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #1010.
Summerville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1111.
Newington Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #1212.
Flowertown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 808 students
Rank: #1313.
James H. Spann Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1414.
Knightsville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
847 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #1616.
Alston-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1717.
Charles B. Dubose Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #1818.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Alston Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Gregg Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 1,209 students
Rank: #2121.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Old Fort Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #2222.
Oakbrook Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Old Fort Road
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 873-9750
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 873-9750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,178 students
Rank: #2323.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8600 William Moultrie Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #2424.
River Oaks Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8642 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dorchester 02 School District?
Dorchester 02 School District manages 24 public schools serving 25,343 students.
What is the rank of Dorchester 02 School District?
Dorchester 02 School District is ranked #15 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester 02 School District?
50% of Dorchester 02 School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dorchester 02 School District?
Dorchester 02 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Dorchester 02 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,882 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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