Eagle Nest Elementary vs Fort Dorchester High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Nest Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Fort Dorchester High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,344 students
| Measure | Eagle Nest Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina | Fort Dorchester High North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #457 of 688 | #59 of 228 |
| National rank | #30864 of 50,301 | #2275 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 653 | 2,344 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 2,344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 68% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Dorchester High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 41.6).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Eagle Nest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Fort Dorchester High is the larger school with 2,344 students compared with 653.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle Nest Elementary better than Fort Dorchester High?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dorchester High ranks higher (74.3 vs 41.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eagle Nest Elementary and Fort Dorchester High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Nest Elementary: 653. Fort Dorchester High: 2,344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Nest Elementary and Fort Dorchester High rank in South Carolina?
Eagle Nest Elementary is 457th of 688 and Fort Dorchester High is 59th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).