How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charleston 01 | Dorchester 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, South Carolina | Summerville, South Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 49,929 | 26,135 |
| Number of Schools | 79 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 16.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charleston 01 | Dorchester 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,688 | $13,014 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.3% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | 27.7% | 53.8% |
| Local Revenue | 59.0% | 32.4% |
Charleston 01
Federal State Local
Dorchester 02
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Charleston 01 | Dorchester 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.0% | 45.0% |
| African American | 35.9% | 28.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.7% | 58.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charleston 01 | Dorchester 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 143 | 59 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 408.9:1 | 337.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.6% | 30.4% |
School Types
Charleston 01
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 9
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Dorchester 02
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.