Dover Middle School vs Grace Wilday Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 7–8
481 students
Grace Wilday Junior High School
Roselle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
482 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, New Jersey | Grace Wilday Junior High School Roselle, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 440 | #407 of 440 |
| National rank | #4452 of 15,369 | #11568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 481 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 19% |
| city | Dover | Roselle |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 31.7).
- •Dover Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 38%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 73.4%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Grace Wilday Junior High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 481.
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 Middle School better than Grace Wilday Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (64.6 vs 31.7 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 Middle School and Grace Wilday Junior High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Dover and Roselle in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 481. Grace Wilday Junior High School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and Grace Wilday Junior High School rank in New Jersey?
Dover Middle School is 255th of 440 and Grace Wilday Junior High School is 407th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).