Best Schools in Dorchester Estates, SC
Dorchester Estates, SC has 4 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary) serving 5,496 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Dorchester Estates don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorchester Estates, SC
The top high schools in Dorchester Estates, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Bay High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2158 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dorchester Estates, SC
The top middle schools in Dorchester Estates, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Bay Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1487 Students
2. Sangaree Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester Estates, SC
The top elementary schools in Dorchester Estates, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nexton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1025 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester Estates, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorchester Estates, SC has a total population of 960 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorchester Estates, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dorchester Estates, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester Estates, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester Estates, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dorchester Estates, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dorchester Estates, SC
How many schools are in Dorchester Estates, SC?
Dorchester Estates, SC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 5,496 students in total.
How do schools in Dorchester Estates perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Dorchester Estates score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Dorchester Estates don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorchester Estates?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations