Dover Middle School vs Morris Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 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
Morris Hills High School
Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,140 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, New Jersey | Morris Hills High School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #255 of 440 | #123 of 357 |
| National rank | #4452 of 15,369 | #4246 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,140 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Dover | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morris Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 64.6).
- •Dover Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Morris Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 66.5%).
- •Morris Hills High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Morris Hills High School is the larger school with 1,140 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 Morris Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Morris Hills High School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.6 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 Dover Middle School and Morris Hills High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dover and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 481. Morris Hills High School: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and Morris Hills High School rank in New Jersey?
Dover Middle School is 255th of 440 and Morris Hills High School is 123rd of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).