Academy Street Elementary School vs Dover High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Street Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Dover High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
| Measure | Academy Street Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Dover High School Dover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,479 | #217 of 357 |
| National rank | #25207 of 50,301 | #9355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 509 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 28% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 46.3).
- •Academy Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Dover High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Dover High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 83.3%).
- •Academy Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Dover High School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 509.
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 Academy Street Elementary School better than Dover High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy Street Elementary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 46.3 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 Academy Street Elementary School and Dover High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Street Elementary School: 509. Dover High School: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Street Elementary School and Dover High School rank in New Jersey?
Academy Street Elementary School is 1062nd of 1,479 and Dover High School is 217th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).