Ashley Ridge High School vs. Fort Dorchester High School
Should you attend Ashley Ridge High School or Fort Dorchester High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ashley Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Fort Dorchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,599 students in grades 9-12, Ashley Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 2,344 students in grades 9-12, Fort Dorchester High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,599 students
2,344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
135 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#33 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
88%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
711
665
Grade 10 Students
700
589
Grade 11 Students
610
573
Grade 12 Students
578
517
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
24%
41%
% White
57%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%