Dover Area HS vs North Salem El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 413 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
North Salem El Sch
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Dover Area HS Dover, Pennsylvania | North Salem El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 618 | #810 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6003 of 16,910 | #19217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 979 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.2 vs 58.5).
- •Dover Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •North Salem El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 98.7%).
- •North Salem El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Dover Area HS is the larger school with 979 students compared with 384.
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 North Salem El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dover Area HS and North Salem El Sch?
About 413 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area HS: 979. North Salem El Sch: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area HS and North Salem El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area HS is 337th of 618 and North Salem El Sch is 810th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).