Dorchester County Public Schools

Dorchester County, South Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

28,690

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

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.

District shape

Dorchester County has 3 district entries. Dorchester 02 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Summerville has the most listed schools, with 19 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 18 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

in Dorchester County

Reported Enrollment

28,690

33 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary18

Middle9

High5

Other1

3 School Districts in Dorchester County

Dorchester 02

Dorchester 04

6 schools

2,027 students

Dorchester 80

1 school

0 students

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 data

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Public schools in Dorchester County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
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	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	914
Fort Dorchester Elementary	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29485City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	892
East Edisto Middle	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29485Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	879
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29485Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	858
Flowertown Elementary	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29485Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	853
Gregg Middle	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	850
River Oaks Middle	Record	Dorchester 02	North Charleston, 29420City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	849
Joseph R. Pye Elementary	Record	Dorchester 02	Ladson, 29456City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	823
Alston Middle	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	822
Rollings Middle School of the Arts	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	799
Newington Elementary	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29485Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	758
Alston-Bailey Elementary	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	715
Knightsville Elementary	Record	Dorchester 02	Summerville, 29483Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	699

Summerville High

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,308 students

Ashley Ridge High

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,542 students

Fort Dorchester High

Dorchester 02

North Charleston, 29420 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,312 students

Sand Hill Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,133 students

Beech Hill Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,101 students

Oakbrook Middle

Dorchester 02

Ladson, 29456 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,006 students

Charles B. DuBose Middle

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle950 students

William M. Reeves Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary914 students

Fort Dorchester Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary892 students

East Edisto Middle

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle879 students

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary858 students

Flowertown Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary853 students

Gregg Middle

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle850 students

River Oaks Middle

Dorchester 02

North Charleston, 29420 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle849 students

Joseph R. Pye Elementary

Dorchester 02

Ladson, 29456 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary823 students

Alston Middle

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle822 students

Rollings Middle School of the Arts

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle799 students

Newington Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29485 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary758 students

Alston-Bailey Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary715 students

Knightsville Elementary

Dorchester 02

Summerville, 29483 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary699 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Dorchester County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Primary schools

Alston-Bailey Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
715 students
Listed on this county directory
Beech Hill Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
1,101 students
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
858 students
Listed on this county directory
Eagle Nest Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
North Charleston, 29420
Enrollment
680 students
Listed on this county directory
Flowertown Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
853 students
Listed on this county directory
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
892 students
Listed on this county directory
James H. Spann Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
576 students
Listed on this county directory
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Ladson, 29456
Enrollment
823 students
Listed on this county directory
Knightsville Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
699 students
Listed on this county directory
Newington Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
758 students
Listed on this county directory
Oakbrook Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Ladson, 29456
Enrollment
595 students
Listed on this county directory
Sand Hill Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
1,133 students
Summerville Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
528 students
Listed on this county directory
William M. Reeves Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
914 students
Listed on this county directory
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
North Charleston, 29420
Enrollment
693 students
Listed on this county directory
Clay Hill Elementary
Dorchester 04
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Ridgeville, 29472
Enrollment
164 students
Listed on this county directory
Harleyville Elementary
Dorchester 04
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Dorchester, 29437
Enrollment
226 students
Listed on this county directory
William Memorial Elementary
Dorchester 04
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
St. George, 29477
Enrollment
574 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Alston Middle
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
822 students
Listed on this county directory
Charles B. DuBose Middle
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
950 students
East Edisto Middle
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
879 students
Listed on this county directory
Gregg Middle
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
850 students
Listed on this county directory
Oakbrook Middle
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Ladson, 29456
Enrollment
1,006 students
River Oaks Middle
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
North Charleston, 29420
Enrollment
849 students
Listed on this county directory
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
799 students
Listed on this county directory
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
Dorchester 04
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Dorchester, 29437
Enrollment
169 students
Listed on this county directory
St. George Middle
Dorchester 04
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
St. George, 29477
Enrollment
282 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Ashley Ridge High
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
2,542 students
Fort Dorchester High
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
North Charleston, 29420
Enrollment
2,312 students
Summerville High
Dorchester 02
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Summerville, 29483
Enrollment
3,308 students
Woodland High
Dorchester 04
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Dorchester, 29437
Enrollment
612 students
Listed on this county directory
Dorchester Career and Technology Center
Dorchester 80
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Dorchester, 29437
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Lowcountry Connection Academy
Charter Institute at Erskine
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Summerville, 29485
Enrollment
528 students
Listed on this county directory

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.

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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.