Fort Dorchester Elementary vs River Oaks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.3 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
River Oaks Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Fort Dorchester Elementary Summerville, South Carolina | River Oaks Middle North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 688 | #175 of 248 |
| National rank | #4001 of 50,301 | #11384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 801 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 24% |
| city | Summerville | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 32.6).
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 24%).
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •River Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Fort Dorchester Elementary is the larger school with 801 students compared with 728.
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 River Oaks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dorchester Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 32.6 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 River Oaks Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Summerville and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dorchester Elementary: 801. River Oaks Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dorchester Elementary and River Oaks Middle rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester Elementary is 41st of 688 and River Oaks Middle is 175th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).