Ashley Ridge High School vs. Fort Dorchester High School
Should I attend Ashley Ridge High School or Fort Dorchester High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ashley Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Fort Dorchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,407 students in grades 9-12, Ashley Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,260 students in grades 9-12, Fort Dorchester High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,407 students
2,260 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
128 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#61 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
88%
Graduation Rate
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
748
732
Grade 10 Students
627
572
Grade 11 Students
546
460
Grade 12 Students
486
496
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
25%
42%
% White
60%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%