Dover School District
School District · Dover, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#27 of 90
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,297
$3,085 vs New Hampshire median
District size
3,644 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Dover School District ranks #27 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Dover School District's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Garrison School (8.2/10), Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street (7.9/10), and Woodman Park School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dover School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dover School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garrison School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodman Park School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dover Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Dover Senior High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dover School District
Dover School District is a Dover, New Hampshire school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,644 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $19,297 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Dover School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garrison School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dover School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dover School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dover School District with test data.
Schools in Dover School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Dover
- Total Enrollment
- 3,644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 270
- District spending per student
- $19,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dover School District?
Dover School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 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 School District?
The average composite rating for Dover School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dover School District?
Dover School District's district-level spending was $19,297 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dover School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dover School District is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dover School District?
Garrison School is the highest-rated school in Dover School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dover School District?
Across schools in Dover School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dover School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Dover School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Dover School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Nashua School District (21)
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- Rochester School District (10)
- Derry Cooperative School District (8)
- Governor Wentworth Regional School District (8)
- Kearsarge Regional School District (8)
- Salem School District (8)
- Concord School District (7)
- Hudson School District (7)
- Keene School District (7)
- Merrimack Valley School District (7)
- Monadnock Regional School District (7)
- Timberlane Regional School District (7)
- Bedford School District (6)
- Claremont School District (6)
- Londonderry School District (6)
- Merrimack School District (6)
- Newfound Area School District (6)
- Portsmouth School District (6)
- Conway School District (5)
- Goffstown School District (5)
- Laconia School District (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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