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Dorchester 02

South Carolina · Public School District
24
Schools
25,256
Students
$13,014
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
63.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
90.9%
Graduation Rate
+4.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dorchester 02 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 25,256 students across 24 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,014 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alston Middle06–08822
Charles B. DuBose Middle06–08950
Gregg Middle06–08850
Oakbrook Middle06–081,006
River Oaks Middle06–08849
Rollings Middle School of the Arts06–08799
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashley Ridge High09–122,542
Fort Dorchester High09–122,312
Summerville High09–123,308
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,014Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
32%
State
53.8%
Local (property tax)
32.4%
Federal
13.8%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
25,256
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.9%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.9% graduation rate — 4.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dorchester 02?
Dorchester 02 has 24 public schools, serving a total of 25,256 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dorchester 02?
The graduation rate is 90.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dorchester 02 spend per student?
Dorchester 02 spends $13,014 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dorchester 02?
63% of students in Dorchester 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dorchester 02?
No, Dorchester 02 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dorchester 02 serve?
Dorchester 02 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dorchester 02?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dorchester 02 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.