Dover Middle School vs Joseph Welty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Joseph Welty Middle School
New Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, Ohio | Joseph Welty Middle School New Philadelphia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 646 | #339 of 646 |
| National rank | #2513 of 15,369 | #3363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 616 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| city | Dover | New Philadelphia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 69.9).
- •Dover Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Joseph Welty Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.9).
- •Joseph Welty Middle School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 616.
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 Joseph Welty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (74.1 vs 69.9 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 Joseph Welty Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Dover and New Philadelphia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 616. Joseph Welty Middle School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and Joseph Welty Middle School rank in Ohio?
Dover Middle School is 263rd of 646 and Joseph Welty Middle School is 339th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).