Top Rankings
Dover Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,221 students in Dover Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Dover Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,221 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dover Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
466 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
15%
# Black Students
165 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,388 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
74%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
213
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
263
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,455 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,497
$23,696
Spending / Student
$25,455
$23,119
Best Dover Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 E Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Weigelstown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3205 Carlisle Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8072
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8072
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Leib Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Oakland Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8070
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8070
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Dover Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 W Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover Area School District?
Dover Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,221 students.
What is the rank of Dover Area School District?
Dover Area School District is ranked #246 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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 Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover Area School District?
74% of Dover Area School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover Area School District?
Dover Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Dover Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,455 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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