Best Schools in Dover Afb, DE
Dover Afb, DE has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,256 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Dover Afb greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dover Afb, DE
The top high schools in Dover Afb, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caesar Rodney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
2. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dover Afb, DE
The top middle schools in Dover Afb, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dover Air Force Base Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Magnolia Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
3. William Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 5 • 857 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dover Afb, DE
The top elementary schools in Dover Afb, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Major George S. Welch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
2. David E. Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 522 Students
3. East Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 330 Students
4. J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades KG • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dover Afb, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dover Afb, DE has a total population of 130 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dover Afb, DE
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 Dover Afb, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
205.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
28.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
177.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dover Afb, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dover Afb, DE.
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 Dover Afb, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dover Afb, DE
How many schools are in Dover Afb, DE?
Dover Afb, DE has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,256 students in total.
How do schools in Dover Afb perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Dover Afb score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Dover Afb greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dover Afb?
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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