Dover-sherborn School District
School District · Dover, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Dover-sherborn?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dover-sherborn as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Dover-sherborn Regional High
Dover · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
Dover · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#4 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,495
+$4,124 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,105 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
Top-Rated Schools in Dover-sherborn
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover-sherborn Regional High | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dover-sherborn
Dover-sherborn is a Dover, Massachusetts school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,105 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $25,495 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Dover-sherborn is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dover-sherborn Regional High, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Dover-sherborn students show an average math proficiency of 81.1% and ELA proficiency of 83.5%.
The district includes 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dover-sherborn, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dover-sherborn with test data.
Schools in Dover-sherborn
2 schools Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Dover
- Total Enrollment
- 1,105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dover-sherborn?
Dover-sherborn has 2 schools in total — 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dover-sherborn?
The average composite rating for Dover-sherborn is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dover-sherborn?
Dover-sherborn spends $25,495 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dover-sherborn?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dover-sherborn is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dover-sherborn?
Dover-sherborn Regional High is the highest-rated school in Dover-sherborn with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Dover-sherborn?
Across schools in Dover-sherborn with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.5%
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Compare Dover-sherborn with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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