Fort Dorchester Elementary vs Joseph R. Pye Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
801 students
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Fort Dorchester Elementary Summerville, South Carolina | Joseph R. Pye Elementary Ladson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 688 | #261 of 688 |
| National rank | #4001 of 50,301 | #18472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 801 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 51% |
| city | Summerville | Ladson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 59.6).
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 51%).
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary is the larger school with 801 students compared with 775.
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 Fort Dorchester Elementary better than Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dorchester Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 59.6 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 Fort Dorchester Elementary and Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Summerville and Ladson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dorchester Elementary: 801. Joseph R. Pye Elementary: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dorchester Elementary and Joseph R. Pye Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester Elementary is 41st of 688 and Joseph R. Pye Elementary is 261st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).