Dove Science Academy MS vs Hefner MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dove Science Academy MS
Warr Acress · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
Hefner MS
Oklahoma City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
| Measure | Dove Science Academy MS Warr Acress, Oklahoma | Hefner MS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 338 | #89 of 338 |
| National rank | #8735 of 15,369 | #9989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | Warr Acress | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dove Science Academy MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 39.2).
- •Dove Science Academy MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Dove Science Academy MS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Hefner MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 79.9%).
- •Hefner MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Hefner MS is the larger school with 869 students compared with 313.
- •Dove Science Academy MS is a charter school while Hefner MS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dove Science Academy MS better than Hefner MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dove Science Academy MS ranks higher (44.9 vs 39.2 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 Dove Science Academy MS and Hefner MS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Warr Acress and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dove Science Academy MS: 313. Hefner MS: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dove Science Academy MS and Hefner MS rank in Oklahoma?
Dove Science Academy MS is 56th of 338 and Hefner MS is 89th of 338 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).