Fort Dorchester High vs River Oaks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
River Oaks Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Fort Dorchester High North Charleston, South Carolina | River Oaks Middle North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 228 | #175 of 248 |
| National rank | #2275 of 16,910 | #11384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,344 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 2,344 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 24% |
| 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 32.6).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Fort Dorchester High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •River Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.5).
- •Fort Dorchester High is the larger school with 2,344 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 High better than River Oaks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dorchester High ranks higher (74.3 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 High and River Oaks Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dorchester High: 2,344. River Oaks Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dorchester High and River Oaks Middle rank in South Carolina?
Fort Dorchester High is 59th of 228 and River Oaks Middle is 175th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).