Best High Schools in Dorchester County, SC

Dorchester County, SC has 12 high schools with 13,894 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dorchester County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dorchester County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ashley Ridge High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2542 Students

2. Summerville High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3308 Students

3. Fort Dorchester High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2312 Students

4. West Ashley High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students

5. Woodland High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students

6. Colleton County High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students

7. Branchville High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 316 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dorchester County, SC

Dorchester County, SC has 11 middle schools with 7,297 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dorchester County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dorchester County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Rollings Middle School Of The Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

2. Alston Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students

3. Charles B. Dubose Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

4. Gregg Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students

5. St. George Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students

6. Oakbrook Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students

7. River Oaks Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students

8. Harleyville-ridgeville Middle

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students

9. East Edisto Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students

10. Holly Hill-roberts Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester County, SC

Dorchester County, SC has 23 elementary schools with 13,829 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dorchester County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dorchester County exceed expectations.

1. Beech Hill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students

2. Montessori Community School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students

3. Sand Hill Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1133 Students

4. William M. Reeves Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 914 Students

5. Joseph R. Pye Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 823 Students

6. Newington Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students

7. Summerville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

8. Fort Dorchester Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 892 Students

9. Alston-bailey Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students

10. James H. Spann Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester County, SC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dorchester County, SC has a total population of 161,540 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dorchester County, SC

35,548

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dorchester County, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester County, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester County, SC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,734 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dorchester County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Charleston County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Colleton County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bamberg County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hampton County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jasper County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Allendale County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Barnwell County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations