Best Schools in Dover, DE
Dover, DE has a total of 42 schools including 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 18,914 students attend Dover, DE schools. On average, schools in Dover score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dover don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dover, DE
Dover, DE has 8 high schools with 8,005 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dover score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dover exceed expectations.
1. Caesar Rodney High School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
2. Polytech High School
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Polytech School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1203 Students
3. Smyrna High School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
4. Early College School At Del State
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Early College High School At Del State • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 519 Students
5. Dover High School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
6. Kent County Secondary Ilc
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Capital School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 82 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dover, DE
Dover, DE has 6 middle schools with 3,667 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dover score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dover meet expectations.
1. Dover Air Force Base Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students
3. Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
4. Clayton Intermediate School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 517 Students
5. Central Middle School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 860 Students
6. William Henry Middle School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 857 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dover, DE
Dover, DE has 24 elementary schools with 6,705 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dover score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dover underperform expectations.
1. Allen Frear Elementary School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 672 Students
2. Major George S. Welch Elementary School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
3. Sunnyside Elementary School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students
4. Booker T. Washington Elementary School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
5. Hartly Elementary School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 246 Students
6. Star Hill Elementary School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 147 Students
7. W. Reily Brown Elementary School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 540 Students
8. Fairview Elementary School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 281 Students
9. Campus Community School
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Campus Community School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 402 Students
10. South Dover Elementary School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 610 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dover, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dover, DE has a total population of 69,316 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dover, 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, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dover, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dover, 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, DE Internet Health Assessment.
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