Fort Dorchester Elementary vs Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Fort Dorchester Elementary and Joseph R. Pye Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.9 out of 10. In math proficiency, Fort Dorchester Elementary leads at 76.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Summerville, SC
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
860 students
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Ladson, SC
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
835 students
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| Metric | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Joseph R. Pye Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.6% | 47.2% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #166 of 1,190 | #212 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 86th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Joseph R. Pye Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 76.0% | 51.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Joseph R. Pye Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 860 | 835 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.6% | 47.2% |
| District | Dorchester 02 | Dorchester 02 |
| City | Summerville | Ladson |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Summerville (29485) | Ladson (29456) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,287 | $79,038 |
| Median Home Value | $311,300 | $244,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,473 | $1,473 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.9% | 24.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 30 min |