Dover-sherborn Regional High

Dover-Sherborn Regional High serves 648 students in grades 9 through 12 in Dover, Massachusetts. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by a 9.8 academic score and a growth score of 8.7. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1, giving students direct access to instruction across all four grade levels.

The performance data places Dover-Sherborn among the strongest public high schools in the state. It ranks 5th out of 366 public high schools in Massachusetts — a position held by fewer than 2% of high schools statewide. The 9.8 academic score reflects strong absolute achievement, and the 8.7 growth score shows students advancing at a high rate.

Both scores contribute to a composite that very few schools in Massachusetts reach. Measured against all 1,791 public schools in Massachusetts, the school outperforms 98% of them and ranks 29th overall. For parents working through school comparisons, that statewide figure is a reliable anchor — it shows Dover-Sherborn performing at a level competitive with the most academically rigorous public schools in the state, not just among high schools.

Located in a rural area, Dover-sherborn Regional High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.