Dover Area HS vs Weigelstown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 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
Weigelstown El Sch
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | Dover Area HS Dover, Pennsylvania | Weigelstown El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 618 | #986 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6003 of 16,910 | #24233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 979 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 51.4).
- •Dover Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Weigelstown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Weigelstown El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
- •Dover Area HS is the larger school with 979 students compared with 323.
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 Weigelstown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Area HS ranks higher (59.2 vs 51.4 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 Weigelstown El Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area HS: 979. Weigelstown El Sch: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area HS and Weigelstown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area HS is 337th of 618 and Weigelstown El Sch is 986th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).