Best High Schools in Dover, NH

Dover, NH has 9 high schools with 6,031 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 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dover exceed expectations.

1. Marshwood High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students

2. Oyster River High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 844 Students

3. Dover Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1505 Students

4. Spaulding High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students

5. Somersworth High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

6. Farmington Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farmington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 239 Students

7. Bud Carlson Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dover, NH

Dover, NH has 7 middle schools with 3,547 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 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dover exceed expectations.

1. Marshwood Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

2. Oyster River Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 643 Students

3. Barrington Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barrington School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students

4. Dover Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1018 Students

5. Henry Wilson Memorial School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farmington School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 287 Students

6. Somersworth Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dover, NH

Dover, NH has 16 elementary schools with 4,014 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 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dover meet expectations.

1. Marshwood Great Works School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 301 Students

2. Newington Public School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newington School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 51 Students

3. Moharimet School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students

4. Garrison School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 391 Students

5. Seacoast Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seacoast Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students

6. Barrington Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Barrington School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 424 Students

7. Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students

8. Strafford School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Strafford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 403 Students

9. Valley View Community School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farmington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 266 Students

10. Woodman Park School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dover, NH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dover, NH has a total population of 33,087 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dover, NH

13,592

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dover, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dover, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dover, NH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,972 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dover, NH Internet Health Assessment.

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