Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School vs Dover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School
Wharton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
265 students
Dover Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 7–8
481 students
| Measure | Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School Wharton, New Jersey | Dover Middle School Dover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 440 | #255 of 440 |
| National rank | #5559 of 15,369 | #4452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 265 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Wharton | Dover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 59.6).
- •Dover Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 66.5%).
- •Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.2).
- •Dover Middle School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 265.
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 Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School better than Dover Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (64.6 vs 59.6 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 Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School and Dover Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wharton and Dover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School: 265. Dover Middle School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School and Dover Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School is 290th of 440 and Dover Middle School is 255th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).