Fort Dorchester High School
8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29420
Phone: 843-760-4450
Dorchester County
CarolinaSchoolHub
Rating:
3 out of
10
stars |
3 | |
Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,260
Type: Regular School
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Fort Dorchester High School
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Metro Area Ranking
State Ranking
#120
Statewide High School Ranking: Fort Dorchester High School is ranked
#120 out of 185 of the
best high schools
in South Carolina (
35th percentile).
Click the link to see all 185 high schools.
Overall, Fort Dorchester High School is a 3-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on
CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in
Dorchester County, SC. Fort Dorchester High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,260 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.
94% - Fort Dorchester High School
87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
94% - Fort Dorchester High School
87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
Average ACT Scores
Subject |
Average Score at This School
Average Score
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This School's State Percentile Rating
State Percentile
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State Average of All SC Schools
State Average
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English |
15.3 |
30th
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17.8 |
Math |
16.8 |
30th
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18.5 |
Reading |
17.4 |
37th
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19.6 |
Science |
18 |
41st
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19.1 |
The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2023 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Fort Dorchester High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.
End-of-Course Tests
Subject |
Average Score at This School
Average Score
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State Average of All SC Schools
State Average
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English 1 |
79.97 |
76.52 |
Algebra 1 |
67.16 |
68.12 |
Biology 1 |
66.07 |
66.44 |
Average SAT Scores
Subject |
Average Score at This School
Average Score
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Reading |
495 |
Math |
474 |
Composite Score |
969 |
SAT Participation Rate |
51 % |
Fort Dorchester High had an average SAT score of 969 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #91 out of 213 SC high schools (57th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Fort Dorchester High was 51% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.
Poverty Rate at this School
52% - This School
66% - State Median (all schools)
52% - This School
66% - State Median (all schools)
SCPass data is based on the 2021-2022 school year from the South Carolina Department of Education. If you're looking for the school report card for Fort Dorchester High School, then we can help. We've distilled much of Fort Dorchester High School's school report card data for you to see on one page.
Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.
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Stars |
Distance |
City |
School Type |
|
|
Grades Served |
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary |
6  |
0.9 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
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PK-5 |
River Oaks Middle School |
3  |
1.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
6-8 |
Eagle Nest Elementary School |
4  |
1.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
Fort Dorchester Elementary School |
8  |
1.7 miles |
Summerville, SC
|
Regular
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PK-5 |
Pepperhill Elementary School |
1  |
2.2 miles |
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|
Regular
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PK-5 |
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School |
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2.2 miles |
Ladson, SC
|
Regular
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PK-5 |
Oakbrook Middle School |
5  |
2.7 miles |
Ladson, SC
|
Regular
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6-8 |
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2.8 miles |
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|
Regular
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PK-5 |
Hunley Park Elementary School |
4  |
3.2 miles |
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|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
Northwoods Middle School |
1  |
3.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
6-8 |
Drayton Hall Elementary School |
8  |
3.6 miles |
Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School |
1  |
3.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
Lambs Elementary School |
4  |
3.9 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
Ladson Elementary School |
1  |
4.0 miles |
Ladson, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori |
5  |
4.3 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-8 |
Deer Park Middle School |
2  |
4.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
6-8 |
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science |
1  |
4.5 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
6-8 |
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School |
6  |
4.6 miles |
Summerville, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
Hanahan Elementary School |
5  |
4.8 miles |
Hanahan, SC
|
Regular
|
PK-5 |
Goose Creek Primary School |
1  |
5.6 miles |
Goose Creek, SC
|
Regular
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PK-5 |
School Name |
Stars |
Distance |
City |
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary |
6  |
0.9 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
River Oaks Middle School |
3  |
1.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Eagle Nest Elementary School |
4  |
1.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Fort Dorchester Elementary School |
8  |
1.7 miles |
Summerville, SC
|
Pepperhill Elementary School |
1  |
2.2 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School |
7  |
2.2 miles |
Ladson, SC
|
Oakbrook Middle School |
5  |
2.7 miles |
Ladson, SC
|
Oakbrook Elementary School |
6  |
2.8 miles |
Ladson, SC
|
Hunley Park Elementary School |
4  |
3.2 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Northwoods Middle School |
1  |
3.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Drayton Hall Elementary School |
8  |
3.6 miles |
Charleston, SC
|
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School |
1  |
3.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Lambs Elementary School |
4  |
3.9 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Ladson Elementary School |
1  |
4.0 miles |
Ladson, SC
|
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori |
5  |
4.3 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Deer Park Middle School |
2  |
4.4 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science |
1  |
4.5 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School |
6  |
4.6 miles |
Summerville, SC
|
Hanahan Elementary School |
5  |
4.8 miles |
Hanahan, SC
|
Goose Creek Primary School |
1  |
5.6 miles |
Goose Creek, SC
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