For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 455 students in Dorchester, SC.
Dorchester, SC public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.66, which is equal to the South Carolina public middle school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dorchester, SC (2026)
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4044 Highway 78
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-3171
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public middle schools are located in Dorchester, SC?
1 public middle schools are located in Dorchester, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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