Dover High School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
South Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
422 students
| Measure | Dover High School Dover, Ohio | South Elementary School Dover, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #371 of 802 | #816 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #5603 of 16,910 | #12461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 823 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 60.8).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Dover High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Dover High School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.1).
- •Dover High School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 422.
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 South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 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 Dover High School and South Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover High School: 823. South Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover High School and South Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Dover High School is 371st of 802 and South Elementary School is 816th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).