Dover High School vs Fort Lee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
Fort Lee High School
Fort Lee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
| Measure | Dover High School Dover, New Jersey | Fort Lee High School Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 357 | #104 of 357 |
| National rank | #9355 of 16,910 | #3270 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,167 | 1,170 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| city | Dover | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Lee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 46.3).
- •Fort Lee High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Fort Lee High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Fort Lee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 59.3%).
- •Dover High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Fort Lee High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 1,167.
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 High School better than Fort Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Lee High School ranks higher (70.1 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 Dover High School and Fort Lee High School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Dover and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover High School: 1,167. Fort Lee High School: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover High School and Fort Lee High School rank in New Jersey?
Dover High School is 217th of 357 and Fort Lee High School is 104th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).