Dover High School vs Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 108 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
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Rensselaer · Public high · Grades 6–12
462 students
| Measure | Dover High School Dover Plains, New York | Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School Rensselaer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,079 | #1008 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1089 of 16,910 | #9341 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 40% |
| city | Dover Plains | Rensselaer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 46.4).
- •Dover High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 40%).
- •Dover High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 45%).
- •Dover High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 71.9%).
- •Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.0).
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 Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover High School ranks higher (81.2 vs 46.4 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 Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Dover Plains and Rensselaer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover High School: 462. Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover High School and Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School rank in New York?
Dover High School is 363rd of 1,079 and Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School is 1008th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).