| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester School District 2 | North Charleston | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 26,135 | 25 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Dorchester School District 4 | Dorchester | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2,027 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Dorchester County compares
Together they enroll 28,162 students across 31 schools. The largest is Dorchester School District 2 with 26,135 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, above the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Dorchester County, South Carolina
Dorchester County has 2 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dorchester County is Dorchester School District 2 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dorchester County, SC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Dorchester County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dorchester County, SC?
Of the districts serving Dorchester County, Dorchester School District 2 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.