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Fort Dorchester High School

North Charleston, SC


Fort Dorchester High School
8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC  29420
Phone: 843-760-4450
Dorchester County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 4 out of 10 stars
4  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,312
Type: Regular School
Fort Dorchester High School

Fort Dorchester High School



Metro Area Ranking

#15
Metro Area High School Ranking: Fort Dorchester High School is ranked #15 out of 22 of the best high schools in Charleston and surrounding areas (32nd percentile). Cick the link to see all 22 high schools.

State Ranking

#118
Statewide High School Ranking: Fort Dorchester High School is ranked #118 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (34th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Fort Dorchester High School is a 4-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 2,312 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 15.3 30th 17.0
Math 16.8 30th 18.0
Reading 17.4 37th 19.2
Science 18 41st 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 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
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 79.72 77.62
Algebra 1 71.25 69.07
Biology 1 66.18 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 498
Math 472
Composite Score 970
SAT Participation Rate 55 %

Fort Dorchester High had an average SAT score of 970 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #91 out of 225 SC high schools (60th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Fort Dorchester High was 55% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 95% - Fort Dorchester High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 95% - Fort Dorchester High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


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.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
0.9 miles North Charleston PK-5
River Oaks Middle School
1.4 miles North Charleston 6-8
Eagle Nest Elementary School
1.4 miles North Charleston PK-5
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
1.7 miles Summerville PK-5
R. B. Stall High School
1.8 miles North Charleston 9-12
Pepperhill Elementary School
2.2 miles North Charleston PK-5
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
2.2 miles Ladson PK-5
Oakbrook Middle School
2.7 miles Ladson 6-8
Oakbrook Elementary School
2.8 miles Ladson PK-5
Hunley Park Elementary School
3.2 miles North Charleston PK-5
Northwoods Middle School
3.4 miles North Charleston 6-8
Pinehurst Elementary School
3.6 miles North Charleston 1-5
Drayton Hall Elementary School
3.6 miles Charleston PK-5
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School
3.8 miles North Charleston PK-5
Lambs Elementary School
3.9 miles North Charleston PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
0.9 miles PK-5
River Oaks Middle School
1.4 miles 6-8
Eagle Nest Elementary School
1.4 miles PK-5
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
1.7 miles PK-5
R. B. Stall High School
1.8 miles 9-12
Pepperhill Elementary School
2.2 miles PK-5
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
2.2 miles PK-5
Oakbrook Middle School
2.7 miles 6-8
Oakbrook Elementary School
2.8 miles PK-5
Hunley Park Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Northwoods Middle School
3.4 miles 6-8
Pinehurst Elementary School
3.6 miles 1-5
Drayton Hall Elementary School
3.6 miles PK-5
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School
3.8 miles PK-5
Lambs Elementary School
3.9 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Palmetto Scholars Academy
2.6 miles North Charleston 6-12
Orange Grove Charter School
10 
9.7 miles Charleston PK-8
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
12.6 miles Charleston 6-12
Allegro Charter School of Music
12.8 miles North Charleston 6-12
Carolina Voyager Charter School
13.0 miles Charleston K-8
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
10 
15.7 miles Mt. Pleasant PK-8
James Island Charter High School
16.9 miles Charleston 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Palmetto Scholars Academy
2.6 miles 6-12
Orange Grove Charter School
10 
9.7 miles PK-8
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
12.6 miles 6-12
Allegro Charter School of Music
12.8 miles 6-12
Carolina Voyager Charter School
13.0 miles K-8
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
10 
15.7 miles PK-8
James Island Charter High School
16.9 miles 9-12