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Education
Dorchester County Career School to explore clubs, bass fishing, skeet shooting, and an
a range of career paths. DD4’s current 86.1% array of junior varsity and varsity sports in an
graduation rate exceeds the state average. With environment based on faith values.
strong community partnerships, a commitment 142 Bunch Ford Rd., Holly Hill, SC 29059
to innovation, and a focus on nurturing the whole (803) 496-3243 | hollyhillacademy.org
child, DD4 continues to build a future where every
student has the tools to thrive. Higher Education –
500 Ridge St., St. George, SC 29477 Traditional and Technical
(843) 563-4535 | dorchester4.k12.sc.us In the Tri-County Region, post-secondary
education is offered by several institutions that
Cultural collaboration, creative learning, position students for successful careers.
and effective communication help make the Highlighted Chamber members are Orangeburg-
Orangeburg County School District continue Calhoun Technical College, Trident Technical
its excellence. Orangeburg County School College, and Claflin University. Additional higher
District has 32 schools serving more than 13,000 education institutions in the area include College
students. Administrators, employees, and staff of Charleston, The Citadel, South Carolina State
work as one unified team to help students to University, and Charleston Southern University. Trident Technical College
achieve their academic successes for the next
chapters of life beyond graduation. A partnership Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
with Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is a comprehensive, two-year college in own circumstances, but to change the world.
allows high school students to graduate with both Orangeburg offering more than 80 programs of Approximately 2,200 students are enrolled in
a high school diploma and an associate degree in study that prepare students for jobs relevant to undergraduate, graduate, professional studies,
in-person and online.
arts or science. the needs of the region. OCtech also provides
102 Founders Ct., Orangeburg, SC 29118 transfer opportunities for students seeking 400 Magnolia St., Orangeburg, SC
(803) 534-5454 | ocsdsc.org higher education. (803) 535-5000 | claflin.edu

Private Schools Trident Technical College is a public, two-year,
The town of Holly Hill has a new 13,000- multicampus community college that provides
Both independent and faith-based private square-foot facility that includes space quality education and promotes economic
education and tutoring are offered in the dedicated to OCtech, where area residents development in Berkeley, Charleston, and
Tri-County region. Two highlighted Chamber can receive career training closer to home. Dorchester counties. An open-door institution
members are Dorchester Academy and Holly OCtech is accredited by SACSCOC. of higher education, Trident Technical College
Hill Academy. 3250 St. Matthews Rd. serves traditional and non-traditional curriculum
Orangeburg, SC 29118 students whose goals vary from personal
Dorchester Academy, just outside of St. George, (803) 536-0311 | octech.edu enrichment to career development and university
is a college preparatory private day school transfer. The college promotes economic
serving students in grades K2-12. The Christian Claflin University opened four years after the development through noncredit courses;
academy’s vision is to maximize the potential of U.S. Civil War (1869) as the first university in customized education and training for business,
students to be productive, responsible citizens South Carolina to admit all students “regardless industry and government; and employment
through academic, athletic, spiritual, and of race, complexion, or religious opinion.” training programs.
leadership opportunities. Honors courses and Claflin welcomes exemplary students who Berkeley and Dorchester Campuses
free dual credit (high school and college) courses demonstrate a passion to change not only their (843) 574-6111 | tridenttech.edu
are provided to juniors and seniors through
the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie.
Dorchester Academy is accredited by Cognia/
AdvancED and is a member of the South Carolina
Independent School Association (SCISA).
234 Academy Rd., St. George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511 | dorchesteracademy.org

Holly Hill Academy – celebrating 55 years – is a
Cognia-accredited independent school serving
grades K5-12. The Christian academy offers
college preparatory classes, advanced classes,
dual enrollment, and career-school opportunities.
They strive for academic excellence while
building strong relationships through academic

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