Dover Area HS vs Trimmer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.1 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
Trimmer El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
421 students
| Measure | Dover Area HS Dover, Pennsylvania | Trimmer El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 618 | #1024 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6003 of 16,910 | #25781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 979 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 34% |
| city | Dover | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 49.1).
- •Dover Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 56%).
- •Trimmer El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Trimmer 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 421.
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 Trimmer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Area HS ranks higher (59.2 vs 49.1 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 Trimmer El Sch?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Dover and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area HS: 979. Trimmer El Sch: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area HS and Trimmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area HS is 337th of 618 and Trimmer El Sch is 1024th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).