Dover Area MS vs Mifflin Co MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Area MS
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
Mifflin Co MS
Lewistown · Public middle · Grades 6–7
733 students
| Measure | Dover Area MS Dover, Pennsylvania | Mifflin Co MS Lewistown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 521 | #389 of 521 |
| National rank | #11977 of 15,369 | #9406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 735 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Dover | Lewistown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mifflin Co MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 29.7).
- •Mifflin Co MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Dover Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Dover Area MS is the larger school with 735 students compared with 733.
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 MS better than Mifflin Co MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mifflin Co MS ranks higher (41.9 vs 29.7 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 MS and Mifflin Co MS?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Dover and Lewistown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area MS: 735. Mifflin Co MS: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area MS and Mifflin Co MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area MS is 448th of 521 and Mifflin Co MS is 389th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).