Dover Air Force Base Middle School vs South Dover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
98 students
South Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
577 students
| Measure | Dover Air Force Base Middle School Dover, Delaware | South Dover Elementary School Dover, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 40 | #90 of 121 |
| National rank | #665 of 15,369 | #36219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 98 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 33.6).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 19.2).
- •South Dover Elementary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 98.
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 Air Force Base Middle School better than South Dover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks higher (85.7 vs 33.6 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 Air Force Base Middle School and South Dover Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School: 98. South Dover Elementary School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Air Force Base Middle School and South Dover Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is 2nd of 40 and South Dover Elementary School is 90th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).