Dover Area El Sch vs North Salem El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 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
North Salem El Sch
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Dover Area El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania | North Salem El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 1,627 | #810 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20820 of 50,301 | #19217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 356 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Salem El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 56.2).
- •North Salem El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •North Salem El Sch does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •North Salem El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Dover Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •North Salem El Sch is the larger school with 384 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 North Salem El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), North Salem El Sch ranks higher (58.5 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 North Salem El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area El Sch: 356. North Salem El Sch: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area El Sch and North Salem El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area El Sch is 875th of 1,627 and North Salem El Sch is 810th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).