Dover Elementary School vs Dover High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary School
Dover Plains · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
305 students
Dover High School
Dover Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
462 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary School Dover Plains, New York | Dover High School Dover Plains, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1560 of 2,536 | #363 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #28237 of 50,301 | #1089 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 97.5% |
| city | Dover Plains | Dover Plains |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 45.5).
- •Dover High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 48%).
- •Dover High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •Dover High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 70.5%).
- •Dover High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.2).
- •Dover High School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 305.
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 Elementary School better than Dover High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover High School ranks higher (81.2 vs 45.5 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 Elementary School and Dover High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Dover Plains and Dover Plains in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary School: 305. Dover High School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary School and Dover High School rank in New York?
Dover Elementary School is 1560th of 2,536 and Dover High School is 363rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).