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Fort Dorchester High vs Palmetto Scholars Academy

Palmetto Scholars Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 7.0/10. Fort Dorchester High is significantly larger with 2,301 students, about 5.0× the size of Palmetto Scholars Academy (463). In math proficiency, Palmetto Scholars Academy leads at 70.0%.

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Fort Dorchester High

North Charleston, SC

7.0/10
High School9th – 12th

2,301 students

Palmetto Scholars Academy

North Charleston, SC

7.8/10
High School6th – 12thCharter

463 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricFort Dorchester HighPalmetto Scholars Academy
Overall Rating7.0 / 107.8 / 10
Academic Score9.56.4
Growth Score7.17.3
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch60.1%26.6%
Environment Score1.89.7
State Rank#407 of 1,190#202 of 1,190
State Percentile66th83th

Test Scores

SubjectFort Dorchester HighPalmetto Scholars Academy
Math Proficiency68.0%70.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency82.0%76.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailFort Dorchester HighPalmetto Scholars Academy
TypeHigh SchoolHigh School
Grades9th – 12th6th – 12th
Enrollment2,301463
Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:114.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch60.1%26.6%
Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023)95.0%95%+
DistrictDorchester 02SC Public Charter School District
CityNorth CharlestonNorth Charleston

Neighborhood

MetricNorth Charleston (29420)North Charleston (29418)
Median Household Income$69,043$62,421
Median Home Value$283,900$234,500
Median Rent$1,506$1,277
College Educated (Bachelor's+)30.8%21.3%
Poverty Rate14.3%10.8%
Avg Commute27 min26 min
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