Dorchester, SC has 3 high schools with 2,547 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dorchester exceed expectations.

Dorchester, SC has 3 middle schools with 724 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 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dorchester exceed expectations.

Dorchester, SC has 2 elementary schools with 800 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 score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dorchester don't meet expectations.

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

Community Factors

Dorchester, SC has a total population of 1,731 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dorchester, SC.

Safety

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

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester, SC.

Connectivity

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

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