Dorchester County Public Schools
Dorchester County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
33
public schools
Total Enrollment
28,690
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Dorchester County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Dorchester County has 3 district entries. Dorchester 02 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Summerville has the most listed schools, with 19 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 18 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Dorchester County
Reported Enrollment
28,690
33 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Dorchester County
Dorchester 02
Dorchester 04
Dorchester 80
33 Public Schools in Dorchester County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Profile | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,308 |
| Ashley Ridge High | Profile | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,542 |
| Fort Dorchester High | Profile | Dorchester 02 | North Charleston, 29420City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,312 |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Profile | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,133 |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Profile | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,101 |
| Oakbrook Middle | Profile | Dorchester 02 | Ladson, 29456Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,006 |
| Charles B. DuBose Middle | Profile | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 950 |
| William M. Reeves Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 914 |
| Fort Dorchester Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 892 |
| East Edisto Middle | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 879 |
| Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 858 |
| Flowertown Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 853 |
| Gregg Middle | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 850 |
| River Oaks Middle | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | North Charleston, 29420City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 849 |
| Joseph R. Pye Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Ladson, 29456City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 823 |
| Alston Middle | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 822 |
| Rollings Middle School of the Arts | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 799 |
| Newington Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29485Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 758 |
| Alston-Bailey Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 715 |
| Knightsville Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester 02 | Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 699 |
Summerville High
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
Ashley Ridge High
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe
Fort Dorchester High
Dorchester 02
North Charleston, 29420 / City: Midsize
Sand Hill Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe
Beech Hill Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe
Oakbrook Middle
Dorchester 02
Ladson, 29456 / Suburb: Large
Charles B. DuBose Middle
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
William M. Reeves Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / City: Midsize
East Edisto Middle
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / Suburb: Large
Flowertown Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / Suburb: Large
Gregg Middle
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
River Oaks Middle
Dorchester 02
North Charleston, 29420 / City: Midsize
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Dorchester 02
Ladson, 29456 / City: Midsize
Alston Middle
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
Newington Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29485 / Suburb: Large
Alston-Bailey Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
Knightsville Elementary
Dorchester 02
Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large
Dorchester County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Dorchester County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Dorchester County public school directory?
The directory lists 33 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Dorchester County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Dorchester County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Dorchester County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Dorchester County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dorchester County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.