Serving 2,301 students in grades 9-12, Fort Dorchester High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Fort Dorchester High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Dorchester High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Dorchester High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Dorchester High School is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fort Dorchester High School?
2,301 students attend Fort Dorchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fort Dorchester High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Dorchester High School?
Fort Dorchester High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Dorchester High School offer ?
Fort Dorchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Dorchester High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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