Dover Middle School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 5.9 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
West Elementary School
New Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades 4–4
198 students
| Measure | Dover Middle School Dover, Ohio | West Elementary School New Philadelphia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 646 | #1018 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2513 of 15,369 | #17828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–4 |
| Students | 616 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| city | Dover | New Philadelphia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 60.6).
- •Dover Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 19.9).
- •Dover Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 198.
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 West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (74.1 vs 60.6 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 West Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Dover and New Philadelphia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Middle School: 616. West Elementary School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Middle School and West Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Dover Middle School is 263rd of 646 and West Elementary School is 1018th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).