Fort Dorchester High School vs. Ashley Ridge High School
Should I attend Fort Dorchester High School or Ashley Ridge 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
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
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
Overview
Serving 2,260 students in grades 9-12, Fort Dorchester High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
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).
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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,260 students
2,407 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
126 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#32 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
91%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
67%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
732
748
Grade 10 Students
572
627
Grade 11 Students
460
546
Grade 12 Students
496
486
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
42%
25%
% White
31%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%