DDTwo by the Numbers
We Have 27 Schools & Programs
- Three traditional high schools (grades 9-12)
- Seven middle schools (grades 6-8)
- Fifteen elementary schools (grades K-5)
- One alternative school (grades 6-12)
- The Dorchester County Adult Education program
Our neighbors come from all backgrounds, and this community strength is reflected in our student population:
- 50% white
- 29% Black
- 11% Hispanic
- 10% other
- 53% pupils in poverty
- 3,036 learners with disabilities
- 3,202 multilingual learners
- 4,512 academically gifted learners
District Highlights
- DDTwo was named Best Place to Work by Summerville Journal Scene readers, two years in a row.
- The Dorchester School District Two Early College Program had 58 students graduate with an associate's degree from Trident Technical College and a high school diploma in 2025. Additionally, the district ranked 12th in the state on the College and Career Readiness indicator on the South Carolina State Report Card.
- All schools have PTA/PTSAs, School Improvement Councils, and Volunteer / Business Partner Programs.
- The district’s PTAs received more state-level awards than any other district in SC.
- The district has 66 National Board Certified Teachers in district classrooms.
- DDTwo is a Purple Star District that supports military students and families as they transition into our community. Upon graduation, 103 students entered the military.
Our Schools Receive National Recognition
- Sand Hill Elementary was named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School for academic performance.
- Oakbrook Middle Principal Bentli Lewis was named Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year.
- Knightsville Elementary School received national recognition as a Common Sense School for digital citizenship—the nation’s only school using the curriculum in 4K.
- DDTwo earned the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education Award for the fifth consecutive year.
- Seven schools designated as National Showcase Schools by Capturing Kids’ Hearts.
- DDTwo was recognized as a District Spotlight at the National HMH Insights for District Leaders Summit for outstanding program implementation and student growth.
- Two high schools named Project Lead the Way Distinguished Schools for STEM education.
- Seven schools honored as 2025 Jostens Renaissance Schools of Distinction.
Our school community includes 26,395 learners and approximately 4,000 educators and staff members.
Our Class of 2025 was offered more than $47.7 million in scholarships.
We prepare students for career success through our robust Career & Technology Education (CTE) program.
Students have the opportunity to develop their skills in 16 CTE clusters that range from agriculture to eSports.
More than 69% of our certified staff have advanced degrees.
Our volunteers dedicated more than 48,000 hours in our schools this year.