Dorchester 02 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 24 public schools in Dorchester 02 School District, serving 26,242 students. Dorchester 02 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
Public schools in Dorchester 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
The top ranked public schools in Dorchester 02 School District are Rollings Middle School Of The Arts, Beech Hill Elementary School and Fort Dorchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 49% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the South Carolina public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District |
| School District Website | http://do.ddtwo.org |
| School District Phone Number | (843) 873-2901 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SC) |
| # of Schools | 24 Schools | 1,264 Schools |
| # of Students | 26,242 Students | 777,228 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,597 Teachers | 51,770 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Dorchester 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 84 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 81% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #12 out of 84 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| # of American Indian Students | 95 Students | 2,540 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 449 Students | 12,337 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,073 Students | 73,530 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 7,771 Students | 261,213 Students |
| % Black Students | 30% | 34% |
| # of White Students | 14,153 Students | 394,418 Students |
| % White Students | 54% | 51% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 67 Students | 1,049 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1,634 Students | 31,619 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 673 | 26,556 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,755 | 55,336 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,903 | 57,187 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,922 | 57,012 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,978 | 60,332 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 2,108 | 60,891 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 2,103 | 61,385 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 2,017 | 59,110 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 2,033 | 57,851 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 2,020 | 57,025 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 2,207 | 63,572 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,965 | 57,853 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,809 | 52,812 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,749 | 50,306 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,203 is higher than the state median of $10,524. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (SC) |
| Total Revenue | $263 MM | $43 MM |
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| Spending | $294 MM | $41 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,019 | $10,922 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,203 | $10,524 |
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Dorchester 02 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Math: 82% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5%815 South Main Street10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Grades: 6-8 | 666 students
- Beech Hill Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10%1001 Beech Hill Road10
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Grades: PK-5 | 945 students
- Fort Dorchester High School Math: 68% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 10%8500 Patriot Boulevard10
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
Grades: 9-12 | 2,317 students
- Ashley Ridge High School Math: 64% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 10%9800 Delemar Highway10
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Grades: 9-12 | 2,336 students
- Fort Dorchester Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%5201 Old Glory Lane10
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Grades: PK-5 | 972 students
- Sand Hill Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%324 Gnarly Oak Lane10
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Grades: PK-5 | 745 students
- Summerville High School Math: 55% | Reading: 84%Rank:9/Top 20%1101 Boone Hill Road10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Grades: 9-12 | 3,077 students
- William M. Reeves Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20%1003 Dubose School Road10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Grades: PK-5 | 958 students
- James H. Spann Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30%901 John Mckissick Way10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Grades: PK-5 | 690 students
- Knightsville Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30%847 Orangeburg Road10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Grades: PK-5 | 752 students
- Summerville Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%835 South Main Street10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Grades: PK-5 | 535 students
- Joseph R. Pye Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50%9701 Patriot Boulevard10
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Grades: PK-5 | 901 students
- Alston-bailey Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50%820 West 5th North Street10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Grades: PK-5 | 862 students
- Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%8600 William Moultrie Drive10
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
Grades: PK-5 | 883 students
- Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%301 Chandler Creek Road10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5205
Grades: PK-5 | 804 students
- Oakbrook Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50%306 Old Fort Drive10
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Grades: PK-5 | 711 students
- Gregg Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50%500 Green Wave Boulevard10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
Grades: 6-8 | 1,262 student
- Flowertown Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50%20 King Charles Circle10
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Grades: PK-5 | 940 students
- Newington Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%10 King Charles Circle10
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Grades: PK-5 | 936 students
- Oakbrook Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50%286 Old Fort Road10
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 873-9750
Grades: 6-8 | 1,039 student
- Charles B. Dubose Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50%1005 Dubose School Road10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
Grades: 6-8 | 1,282 student
- Eagle Nest Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50%8640 River Oaks Drive10
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
Grades: PK-5 | 808 students
- Alston Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50%500 Bryan Street10
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
Grades: 6-8 | 806 students
- River Oaks Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50%8642 River Oaks Drive10
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
Grades: 6-8 | 1,015 student
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