Dover Middle School vs Marie V. Duffy 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.
Dover Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 7–8
481 students
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
Wharton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, New Jersey | Marie V. Duffy Elementary School Wharton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 440 | #912 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4452 of 15,369 | #19070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Dover | Wharton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 58.7).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 66.5%).
- •Marie V. Duffy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.2).
- •Dover Middle School is the larger school with 481 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 Middle School better than Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (64.6 vs 58.7 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 Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dover and Wharton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 481. Marie V. Duffy Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and Marie V. Duffy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dover Middle School is 255th of 440 and Marie V. Duffy Elementary School is 912th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).