Dover City School District
School District · Dover, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Evaluating Dover City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dover City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dover Avenue Elementary School
Dover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Elementary School
Dover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dover Middle School
Dover · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#396 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,415
$4,242 vs Ohio median
District size
2,651 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Dover City ranks #396 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Dover City's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dover Avenue Elementary School (7.1/10), South Elementary School (6.9/10), and Dover Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dover City
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 | Dover Avenue Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | South Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Dover Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | East Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Dover High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dover City
Dover City is a Dover, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,651 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. The district invests $10,415 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Dover City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dover Avenue Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Dover City students show an average math proficiency of 75.0% and ELA proficiency of 78.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dover City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dover City with test data.
Schools in Dover City
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Dover
- Total Enrollment
- 2,651
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dover City?
Dover City 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 City?
The average composite rating for Dover City is 6.5/10. 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 City?
Dover City spends $10,415 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dover City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dover City is 19.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dover City?
Dover Avenue Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dover City with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Dover City?
Across schools in Dover City with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dover City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Dover City has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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