Best Schools in Dorchester, NJ
Dorchester, NJ has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,033 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Dorchester underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorchester, NJ
The top high schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millville Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester, NJ
The top elementary schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maurice River Township School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maurice River Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorchester, NJ has a total population of 379 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorchester, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dorchester, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dorchester, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dorchester, NJ
How many schools are in Dorchester, NJ?
Dorchester, NJ has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,033 students in total.
How do schools in Dorchester perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Dorchester score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Dorchester underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorchester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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