Dover Middle School vs Garrison School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
Garrison School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
353 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, New Hampshire | Garrison School Dover, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 93 | #145 of 254 |
| National rank | #4415 of 15,369 | #11718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 941 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrison School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 64.8).
- •Garrison School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Garrison School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 24.7%).
- •Garrison School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Dover Middle School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 353.
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 Middle School better than Garrison School?
On the Success Index (US), Garrison School ranks higher (69.4 vs 64.8 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 Middle School and Garrison School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 941. Garrison School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and Garrison School rank in New Hampshire?
Dover Middle School is 54th of 93 and Garrison School is 145th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).