Dover Middle School vs Oyster River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 5.5 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
Oyster River Middle School
Durham · Public middle · Grades 5–8
585 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, New Hampshire | Oyster River Middle School Durham, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 93 | #5 of 93 |
| National rank | #4415 of 15,369 | #198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 941 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Dover | Durham |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oyster River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 64.8).
- •Oyster River Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Oyster River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Oyster River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 24.7%).
- •Oyster River Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.4).
- •Dover Middle School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 585.
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 Oyster River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oyster River Middle School ranks higher (91.4 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 Oyster River Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Dover and Durham in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 941. Oyster River Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and Oyster River Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Dover Middle School is 54th of 93 and Oyster River Middle School is 5th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).