Fort Dorchester High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025North Charleston, South Carolina 29420 · Dorchester 02
#59 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#2275 of 16,910 nationally
About Fort Dorchester High
Fort Dorchester High is a public high located in North Charleston, in the Dorchester 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,344 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 59th of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,344.
There are 33 schools in North Charleston; Fort Dorchester High ranks 7th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
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 High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fort Dorchester High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 1.5 km away
River Oaks Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students · 2.2 km away
Eagle Nest Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students · 2.3 km away
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
801 students · 2.8 km away
R. B. Stall High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students · 2.9 km away
Pepperhill Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 3.5 km away
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students · 3.5 km away
Palmetto Scholars Academy
North Charleston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
507 students · 4.3 km away
Oakbrook Middle
Ladson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 4.4 km away
Oakbrook Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Duncan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,391 students
Cane Bay High
Summerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,412 students
Spring Valley High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,230 students
Blythewood High
Blythewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,164 students
Spartanburg High
Spartanburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,164 students
Lexington High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Dorchester High a good school?
Fort Dorchester High has a Success Index (US) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #59 of 228 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 High rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester High ranks #59 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #2275 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fort Dorchester High?
Fort Dorchester High had 2,344 students in 2025.
Is Fort Dorchester High a elementary school or a high school?
Fort Dorchester High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fort Dorchester High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fort Dorchester High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.