Dover Area HS vs West York Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.9 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
West York Area HS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
851 students
| Measure | Dover Area HS Dover, Pennsylvania | West York Area HS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 618 | #222 of 618 |
| National rank | #6003 of 16,910 | #3117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 979 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Dover | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West York Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 59.2).
- •Dover Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Dover Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •West York Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 98.7%).
- •West York Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Dover Area HS is the larger school with 979 students compared with 851.
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 West York Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), West York Area HS ranks higher (70.8 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 West York Area HS?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Dover and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area HS: 979. West York Area HS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area HS and West York Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area HS is 337th of 618 and West York Area HS is 222nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).