Dorchester 04 School District
School District · St. George, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Dorchester 04?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dorchester 04 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Woodland High
Dorchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. George Middle
St. George · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clay Hill Elementary
Ridgeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#48 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,434
+$5,103 vs South Carolina median
District size
2,160 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Dorchester 04 ranks #48 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Dorchester 04's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Woodland High (8.4/10), St. George Middle (6.9/10), and Clay Hill Elementary (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dorchester 04
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodland High | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | St. George Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Clay Hill Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | William Memorial Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Harleyville-ridgeville Middle | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Harleyville Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dorchester 04
Dorchester 04 is a St. George, South Carolina school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,160 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $19,434 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Dorchester 04 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodland High, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Dorchester 04 students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dorchester 04, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dorchester 04 with test data.
Schools in Dorchester 04
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- St. George
- Total Enrollment
- 2,160
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dorchester 04?
Dorchester 04 has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dorchester 04?
The average composite rating for Dorchester 04 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dorchester 04?
Dorchester 04 spends $19,434 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dorchester 04?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dorchester 04 is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dorchester 04?
Woodland High is the highest-rated school in Dorchester 04 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Dorchester 04?
Across schools in Dorchester 04 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dorchester 04 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Dorchester 04 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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