Dorchester 02 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 24 public schools in Dorchester 02 School District, serving 26,242 students.
- Public school in Dorchester 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
- The top ranked public schools in Dorchester 02 School District are Rollings Middle School Of The Arts, Ashley Ridge High School and Beech Hill Elementary School. Overall school 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 | 776,779 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,597 Teachers | 51,746 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Dorchester 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 84 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SC) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| # of American Indian Students | 95 Students | 2,539 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 449 Students | 12,336 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,073 Students | 73,525 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 7,771 Students | 261,201 Students |
| % Black Students | 30% | 34% |
| # of White Students | 14,153 Students | 394,347 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 | 63,494 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,965 | 57,753 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,809 | 52,720 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,749 | 50,127 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,227 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,235. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,352 is less than the state average of $10,515. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SC) |
| Total Revenue | $195 MM | $39 MM |
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| Spending | $198 MM | $40 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,227 | $10,235 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,352 | $10,515 |
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Dorchester 02 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Alston Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3890
Grades: 6-8 | 806 students
- Alston-bailey Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 44%
Rank: Top 50%820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-5210
Grades: PK-5 | 862 students
- Ashley Ridge High School Math: 72% | Reading: 77%
Rank: Top 10%9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)695-4900
Grades: 9-12 | 2336 students
- Beech Hill Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 73%
Rank: Top 10%1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)821-3970
Grades: PK-5 | 945 students
- Charles B. Dubose Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank: Top 50%1005 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)875-7012
Grades: 6-8 | 1282 students
- Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Top 30%301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-5205
Grades: PK-5 | 804 students
- Eagle Nest Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 47%
Rank: Top 50%8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843)695-2460
Grades: PK-5 | 808 students
- Flowertown Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 30%20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)871-7400
Grades: PK-5 | 940 students
- Fort Dorchester Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 69%
Rank: Top 20%5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)832-5550
Grades: PK-5 | 972 students
- Fort Dorchester High School Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
Rank: Top 10%8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843)760-4450
Grades: 9-12 | 2317 students
- Gregg Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Top 50%500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)871-3150
Grades: 6-8 | 1262 students
- James H. Spann Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 50%901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3050
Grades: PK-5 | 690 students
- Joseph R. Pye Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Top 50%9701 Patriot Boulevard
Ladson, SC 29456
(843)695-2979
Grades: PK-5 | 901 students
- Knightsville Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 30%847 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-4851
Grades: PK-5 | 752 students
- Newington Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 30%10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)871-3230
Grades: PK-5 | 936 students
- Oakbrook Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 49%
Rank: Top 30%306 Old Fort Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843)821-1165
Grades: PK-5 | 711 students
- Oakbrook Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
Rank: Top 50%286 Old Fort Road
Ladson, SC 29456
(843)873-9750
Grades: 6-8 | 1039 students
- River Oaks Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 36%
Rank: Bottom 50%8642 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843)695-2470
Grades: 6-8 | 1015 students
- Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank: Top 5%815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3610
Grades: 6-8 | 666 students
- Sand Hill Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 30%324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)695-5201
Grades: PK-5 | 745 students
- Summerville Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Top 30%835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-2372
Grades: PK-5 | 535 students
- Summerville High School Math: 68% | Reading: 80%
Rank: Top 10%1101 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-6460
Grades: 9-12 | 3077 students
- William M. Reeves Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 58%
Rank: Top 30%1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-2450
Grades: PK-5 | 958 students
- Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Top 50%8600 William Moultrie Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843)760-9820
Grades: PK-5 | 883 students
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