Dover Middle School vs Pawling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 12 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
Pawling Middle School
Pawling · Public middle · Grades 5–8
319 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover Plains, New York | Pawling Middle School Pawling, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #433 of 785 | #154 of 785 |
| National rank | #8250 of 15,369 | #2211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 295 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Dover Plains | Pawling |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pawling Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 47.2).
- •Pawling Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Pawling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Pawling Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 63.4%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.4).
- •Pawling Middle School is the larger school with 319 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 Pawling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pawling Middle School ranks higher (75.9 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 Pawling Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Dover Plains and Pawling in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 295. Pawling Middle School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and Pawling Middle School rank in New York?
Dover Middle School is 433rd of 785 and Pawling Middle School is 154th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).