Dover High School vs Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
375 students
Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 7–12
376 students
| Measure | Dover High School Dover, Arkansas | Salem High School Salem, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 276 | #27 of 276 |
| National rank | #9284 of 16,910 | #4630 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 375 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| city | Dover | Salem |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 46.6).
- •Salem High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •Salem High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Dover High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 59.6%).
- •Dover High School does better on students per teacher (4.4 vs 5.4).
- •Salem High School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 375.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dover High School better than Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High School ranks higher (64.6 vs 46.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dover High School and Salem High School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Dover and Salem in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover High School: 375. Salem High School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover High School and Salem High School rank in Arkansas?
Dover High School is 111th of 276 and Salem High School is 27th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).