Dover Middle School vs MS 297
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Middle School
Dover Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
295 students
MS 297
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover Plains, New York | MS 297 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #433 of 785 | #216 of 785 |
| National rank | #8250 of 15,369 | #3536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| city | Dover Plains | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 297 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 47.2).
- •MS 297 does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •MS 297 does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 74.7%).
- •MS 297 does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.2).
- •MS 297 is the larger school with 297 students compared with 295.
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 MS 297?
On the Success Index (US), MS 297 ranks higher (69.1 vs 47.2 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 Middle School and MS 297?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Dover Plains and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 295. MS 297: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and MS 297 rank in New York?
Dover Middle School is 433rd of 785 and MS 297 is 216th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).