Fort Dorchester High vs James F. Byrnes High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Dorchester High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,344 students
James F. Byrnes High
Duncan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,391 students
| Measure | Fort Dorchester High North Charleston, South Carolina | James F. Byrnes High Duncan, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 228 | #214 of 228 |
| National rank | #2275 of 16,910 | #14675 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,344 | 2,391 |
| Enrollment | 2,344 | 2,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| city | North Charleston | Duncan |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Dorchester High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 23.5).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 10%).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.3).
- •James F. Byrnes High is the larger school with 2,391 students compared with 2,344.
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 High better than James F. Byrnes High?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dorchester High ranks higher (74.3 vs 23.5 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 High and James F. Byrnes High?
About 291 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and Duncan in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dorchester High: 2,344. James F. Byrnes High: 2,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dorchester High and James F. Byrnes High rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester High is 59th of 228 and James F. Byrnes High is 214th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).