Dover Area HS vs Solanco HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 62 km 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
Solanco HS
Quarryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
980 students
| Measure | Dover Area HS Dover, Pennsylvania | Solanco HS Quarryville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 618 | #286 of 618 |
| National rank | #6003 of 16,910 | #4783 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 979 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | Dover | Quarryville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solanco HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 59.2).
- •Dover Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Solanco HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 98.7%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Solanco HS is the larger school with 980 students compared with 979.
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 Solanco HS?
On the Success Index (US), Solanco HS ranks higher (64.0 vs 59.2 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 HS and Solanco HS?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Dover and Quarryville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area HS: 979. Solanco HS: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area HS and Solanco HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area HS is 337th of 618 and Solanco HS is 286th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).