Columbus Alternative High School vs Dover High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Alternative High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
820 students
Dover High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
| Measure | Columbus Alternative High School Columbus, Ohio | Dover High School Dover, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 802 | #371 of 802 |
| National rank | #3749 of 16,910 | #5603 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 820 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Columbus | Dover |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Alternative High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 60.8).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Columbus Alternative High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.1).
- •Dover High School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 820.
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 Columbus Alternative High School better than Dover High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Alternative High School ranks higher (68.2 vs 60.8 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 Columbus Alternative High School and Dover High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Dover in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Alternative High School: 820. Dover High School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Alternative High School and Dover High School rank in Ohio?
Columbus Alternative High School is 237th of 802 and Dover High School is 371st of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).