Fort Dorchester High vs Pepperhill 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
Pepperhill Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Fort Dorchester High North Charleston, South Carolina | Pepperhill Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 228 | #679 of 688 |
| National rank | #2275 of 16,910 | #46931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,344 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 2,344 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 17% |
| 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 16.4).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 17%).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 15%).
- •Pepperhill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Fort Dorchester High is the larger school with 2,344 students compared with 453.
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 Pepperhill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dorchester High ranks higher (74.3 vs 16.4 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 Pepperhill Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dorchester High: 2,344. Pepperhill Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dorchester High and Pepperhill Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester High is 59th of 228 and Pepperhill Elementary is 679th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).