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Dorchester Two Shines on 2025 South Carolina Report Card

Dorchester School District Two Shines as a Leader in the Lowcountry on the 2025 State Report Card

Dorchester School District Two’s high-quality schools remain leaders in the Lowcountry on the 2025 South Carolina Annual State Report Card.

Highlights from this year’s SC Report Card include:

  • Eight (8) DDTwo schools earned an Excellent Overall Rating:
    • Ashley Ridge High School
    • Beech Hill Elementary School
    • East Edisto Middle School
    • Fort Dorchester Elementary School
    • Fort Dorchester High School
    • Oakbrook Middle School
    • Rollings Middle School of the Arts
    • William M. Reeves Elementary School

Of the remaining schools, eight earned an Overall Rating of Good and nine earned an Overall Rating of Average. DDTwo is proud to report that none of its schools were rated as Below Average or Unsatisfactory.

  • DDTwo’s Graduation Rate ranked 16 of 82 school districts. This placed our district in the top 20% of all school districts. When comparing DDTwo’s graduation rate to traditional K-12 districts only, the district ranked 13th.
    • This year’s graduation rate of 91.4% increased two percentage points over the previous year.
    • The district’s Graduation Rate surpasses the state average of 86.7%.
    • Fort Dorchester High School’s 94.8% Graduation Rate leads the district for a third year in a row.

 

  • DDTwo ranked 13th in South Carolina for the percentage of students considered to be College Ready and 17th for the percentage of students considered to be Career Ready. These indicators measure the skills, knowledge, and habits that high school graduates need to be successful in post-secondary education and the workforce.

 

  • Fort Dorchester High School’s 2024 senior class reached a record breaking 96.2% for the Five-Year Success Rate. The district’s 2024 senior class has a Five-Year Success Rate of 91.58, the highest Five-Year Success Rate in the Lowcountry.

“Dorchester School District Two’s continued success on the State Report Card reflects the dedication and excellence of our students, staff, and families,” said Superintendent Chad Daugherty. “Even as the state raised expectations, our schools rose to the challenge—demonstrating that high standards and strong community support lead to exceptional results. We are proud to see DDTwo continue as a leader in the Lowcountry, preparing every student for college, career, and life.”

 

All school districts in South Carolina are evaluated based on test scores, student growth, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and more. In 2023-2024 the state raised the bar by resetting some calculations, updating criteria, and introducing a new indicator. DDTwo has embraced the challenge and has improved student and school performance, moving education forward as a leader in the Lowcountry

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