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 20%)
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 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 26,547 students in Dorchester 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Dorchester 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
26,547 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
1,592 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Dorchester 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 81 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
# American Indian Students
44 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
450 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,440 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
7,537 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
28%
31%
# White Students
12,724 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
48%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,319 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
722
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
1,777
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,950
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,903
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,912
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,896
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,972
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,980
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,027
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,079
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,530
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,194
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,819
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,786
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,343 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$322 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$301 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,133
$15,220
Spending / Student
$11,343
$14,817
Best Dorchester 02 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashley Ridge High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,735 students
Rank: #22.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1635 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-3610
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Dorchester High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,301 students
Rank: #44.
Summerville High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 3,293 students
Rank: #55.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
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
| 1,209 students
Rank: #66.
Summerville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
William M. Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 941 students
Rank: #88.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Grades: PK-5
| 1,241 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #1010.
James H. Spann Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1111.
Knightsville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
847 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #1212.
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9701 Patriot Boulevard
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
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
| 886 students
Rank: #1414.
Flowertown Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
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
| 850 students
Rank: #1515.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Old Fort Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1616.
Newington Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1717.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 William Moultrie Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1818.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
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
| 681 students
Rank: #1919.
Gregg Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2020.
Alston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #2121.
Alston-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #2222.
Charles B. Dubose Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #2323.
Oakbrook Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 Old Fort Road
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 873-9750
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 873-9750
Grades: 6-8
| 943 students
Rank: #2424.
River Oaks Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
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
| 801 students
Rank: n/an/a
1011 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dorchester 02 School District?
Dorchester 02 School District manages 25 public schools serving 26,547 students.
What is the rank of Dorchester 02hool District?
Dorchester 02hool District is ranked #18 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 20%), 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 02hool District?
48% of Dorchester 02hool District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dorchester 02hool District?
Dorchester 02hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Dorchester 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,343 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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