Fort Dorchester High vs Joseph R. Pye Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Fort Dorchester High North Charleston, South Carolina | Joseph R. Pye Elementary Ladson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 228 | #261 of 688 |
| National rank | #2275 of 16,910 | #18472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,344 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 2,344 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 51% |
| city | North Charleston | Ladson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Dorchester High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 59.6).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Joseph R. Pye Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.5).
- •Fort Dorchester High is the larger school with 2,344 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 High better than Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dorchester High ranks higher (74.3 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 High and Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and Ladson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dorchester High: 2,344. Joseph R. Pye Elementary: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dorchester High and Joseph R. Pye Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester High is 59th of 228 and Joseph R. Pye Elementary is 261st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).