Dover Area El Sch vs Dover Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Area El Sch
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Dover Area HS
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
| Measure | Dover Area El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania | Dover Area HS Dover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 1,627 | #337 of 618 |
| National rank | #20820 of 50,301 | #6003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 356 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 56.2).
- •Dover Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Dover Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Dover Area HS is the larger school with 979 students compared with 356.
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 Area El Sch better than Dover Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Area HS ranks higher (59.2 vs 56.2 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 Dover Area El Sch and Dover Area HS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area El Sch: 356. Dover Area HS: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area El Sch and Dover Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area El Sch is 875th of 1,627 and Dover Area HS is 337th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).