Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School vs Thomas Blake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
Thomas Blake Middle
Medfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students
| Measure | Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School Dover, Massachusetts | Thomas Blake Middle Medfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 300 | #20 of 300 |
| National rank | #103 of 15,369 | #291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| city | Dover | Medfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.4 vs 90.0).
- •Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
- •Thomas Blake Middle is the larger school with 574 students compared with 471.
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-Sherborn Regional Middle School better than Thomas Blake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School ranks higher (93.4 vs 90.0 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-Sherborn Regional Middle School and Thomas Blake Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Dover and Medfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School: 471. Thomas Blake Middle: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School and Thomas Blake Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School is 8th of 300 and Thomas Blake Middle is 20th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).