How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alston Middle | Fort Dorchester High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Summerville, SC | North Charleston, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 732 | 2,344 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.4% | 55.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alston Middle | Fort Dorchester High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,014 | $13,014 |
| District | Dorchester 02 | Dorchester 02 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alston Middle | Fort Dorchester High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 29.6% |
| African American | 35.5% | 41.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alston Middle | Fort Dorchester High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 244:1 | 260.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 277 | 235 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.