For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 669 students in Dorchester, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Dorchester, SC is Woodland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Dorchester, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodland High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dorchester, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4128 Highway 78
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-5956
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-5956
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dorchester Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
507 School House Road
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-2361
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-2361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dorchester, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dorchester, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester, SC include Woodland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester?
2 public high schools are located in Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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