Dover Middle School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.0 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
South Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
422 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, Ohio | South Elementary School Dover, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 646 | #816 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2513 of 15,369 | #12461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 616 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 68.4).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.1).
- •Dover Middle School is the larger school with 616 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 Middle School better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (74.1 vs 68.4 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 South Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 616. South Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and South Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Dover Middle School is 263rd of 646 and South Elementary School is 816th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).