Fort Dorchester Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Summerville, South Carolina 29485 · Dorchester 02
#41 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#4001 of 50,301 nationally
About Fort Dorchester Elementary
Fort Dorchester Elementary is a public elementary located in Summerville, in the Dorchester 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 801 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 41st of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 801.
There are 27 schools in Summerville; Fort Dorchester Elementary ranks 2nd of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fort Dorchester Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fort Dorchester Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oakbrook Middle
Ladson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 2.5 km away
Oakbrook Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 2.6 km away
Fort Dorchester High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,344 students · 2.8 km away
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students · 2.9 km away
River Oaks Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students · 3.3 km away
Eagle Nest Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students · 3.3 km away
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 3.4 km away
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students · 5.2 km away
R. B. Stall High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students · 5.6 km away
Pepperhill Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
Simpsonville Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
Springfield Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
798 students
Rocky Creek Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
805 students
Brennen Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
805 students
Fairforest Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
805 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Dorchester Elementary a good school?
Fort Dorchester Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 81.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #41 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fort Dorchester Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester Elementary ranks #41 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #4001 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fort Dorchester Elementary?
Fort Dorchester Elementary had 801 students in 2025.
Is Fort Dorchester Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Fort Dorchester Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fort Dorchester Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fort Dorchester Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.