Top Rankings
Dover School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,611 students in Dover School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Dover School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
3,611 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dover School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.32
# American Indian Students
8 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
213 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
62 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
2,906 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
80%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
231
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
368
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
408
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,905 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,018
$22,075
Spending / Student
$18,905
$21,293
Best Dover School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Grades: K-4
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #33.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 972 students
Rank: #55.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover School District?
Dover School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,611 students.
What is the rank of Dover School District?
Dover School District is ranked #125 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover School District?
80% of Dover School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover School District?
Dover School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Dover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,905 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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