Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School vs East Dover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
East Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
411 students
| Measure | Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School Wharton, New Jersey | East Dover Elementary School Dover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 440 | #876 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5559 of 15,369 | #17260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 265 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Wharton | Dover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Dover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 59.6).
- •East Dover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •East Dover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 71.8%).
- •Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.1).
- •East Dover Elementary School is the larger school with 411 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 East Dover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Dover Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 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 East Dover Elementary 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. East Dover Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School and East Dover Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School is 290th of 440 and East Dover Elementary School is 876th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).