Fort Dorchester High
Reported Enrollment
2,312
students
District
Dorchester 02
County Context Score
47/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
8500 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC, 29420
School District
Dorchester 02
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 450201000007
- District ID
- 4502010
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,312 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Fort Dorchester High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Dorchester County has 33 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 25 schools. Similar-school links show 4 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Fort Dorchester High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Dorchester 02, Dorchester County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Fort Dorchester High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Dorchester 02.
2,312 students
Fort Dorchester High reports 2,312 students, near the middle of the same-level county peer set. Among 4 other high schools in Dorchester County with enrollment data, 2 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 1,577 students.
5 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 2,312 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
25 district schools
Dorchester 02 lists 15 primary, 7 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
15
Middle
7
High
3
Other
0
Nearby context inside Dorchester 02
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School Profile FAQ
Is Fort Dorchester High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Dorchester 02.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Fort Dorchester High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Fort Dorchester High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Fort Dorchester High with nearby schools?
Fort Dorchester High should be compared with 5 high schools in Dorchester County, plus other schools in Dorchester 02. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Fort Dorchester High?
Before using Fort Dorchester High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Dorchester 02.
Part of Dorchester 02
Fort Dorchester High is one of 25 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 26,135 students across 25 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
25
Reported Enrollment
26,135
25 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Beech Hill ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryProfile
- Gregg Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Knightsville ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Summerville ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- James H. Spann ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Rollings Middle School of the Arts6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Newington ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Summerville High9–12 · HighProfile
- Alston Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Fort Dorchester ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Ashley Ridge High
Summerville High
Woodland High
Dorchester Career and Technology Center
Dorchester County Schools
County Context Score
47/100
County-level composite across 33 public schools
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.