Dover High School vs Pawling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover High School
Dover Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
462 students
Pawling High School
Pawling · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
| Measure | Dover High School Dover Plains, New York | Pawling High School Pawling, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,079 | #135 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1089 of 16,910 | #170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| city | Dover Plains | Pawling |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pawling High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 81.2).
- •Pawling High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 59.5%).
- •Dover High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Dover High School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 360.
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 Pawling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pawling High School ranks higher (91.4 vs 81.2 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 Pawling High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Dover Plains and Pawling in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover High School: 462. Pawling High School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover High School and Pawling High School rank in New York?
Dover High School is 363rd of 1,079 and Pawling High School is 135th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).