Dorchester County schools ranked by test score
Latest SC READY year (2024-25). 17 schools in Dorchester County, South Carolina with reported Science scores. South Carolina state average: 48.9%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beech Hill Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 80.7% | +31.8pp |
| 2 | William M. Reeves Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 64.6% | +15.7pp |
| 3 | Summerville Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 59.5% | +10.6pp |
| 4 | James H. Spann Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 59.3% | +10.4pp |
| 5 | Sand Hill Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 58.0% | +9.1pp |
| 6 | Fort Dorchester Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 57.6% | +8.7pp |
| 7 | Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 55.7% | +6.8pp |
| 8 | Joseph R. Pye Elementary Ladson · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 53.5% | +4.6pp |
| 9 | Williams Memorial Elementary St. George · Dorchester 04 | Elementary | 47.1% | -1.8pp |
| 10 | Eagle Nest Elementary North Charleston · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 44.0% | -4.9pp |
| 11 | Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary North Charleston · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 40.8% | -8.1pp |
| 12 | Newington Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 39.5% | -9.4pp |
| 13 | Alston-Bailey Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 39.4% | -9.5pp |
| 14 | Oakbrook Elementary Ladson · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 38.9% | -10.0pp |
| 15 | Knightsville Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 35.1% | -13.8pp |
| 16 | Harleyville Elementary Dorchester · Dorchester 04 | Elementary | 33.3% | -15.6pp |
| 17 | Flowertown Elementary Summerville · Dorchester 02 | Elementary | 31.7% | -17.2pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the SC READY % Meets or Exceeds Expectations threshold on the latest available SC READY Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Dorchester County, South Carolina with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the South Carolina statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full South Carolina ranking.