Dover High School vs Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 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
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
Wharton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Dover High School Dover, New Jersey | Marie V. Duffy Elementary School Wharton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 357 | #912 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9355 of 16,910 | #19070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,167 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 45% |
| city | Dover | Wharton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 46.3).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Dover High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 59.3%).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.7).
- •Dover High School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 434.
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 Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Marie V. Duffy Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 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 Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dover and Wharton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover High School: 1,167. Marie V. Duffy Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover High School and Marie V. Duffy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dover High School is 217th of 357 and Marie V. Duffy Elementary School is 912th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).