Dover Area HS vs Dover Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 550 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Area HS
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
Dover Area MS
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
| Measure | Dover Area HS Dover, Pennsylvania | Dover Area MS Dover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 618 | #448 of 521 |
| National rank | #6003 of 16,910 | #11977 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 979 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 29.7).
- •Dover Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Dover Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.8).
- •Dover Area HS is the larger school with 979 students compared with 735.
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 HS better than Dover Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Area HS ranks higher (59.2 vs 29.7 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 HS and Dover Area MS?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area HS: 979. Dover Area MS: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area HS and Dover Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area HS is 337th of 618 and Dover Area MS is 448th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).