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Best Schools in Dover, NH
Dover, NH has 27 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,180 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Dover exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dover, NH
The top high schools in Dover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oyster River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 844 Students
2. Coe-brown Northwood Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coe-brown Northwood Academy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
3. Dover Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1505 Students
4. Farmington Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
5. Spaulding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
6. Somersworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
7. Bud Carlson Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dover, NH
The top middle schools in Dover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oyster River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Dover Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1018 Students
3. Henry Wilson Memorial School
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Projected Test Scores
Farmington School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 287 Students
4. Barrington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students
5. Somersworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somersworth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dover, NH
The top elementary schools in Dover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moharimet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oyster River Coop School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students
2. Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 393 Students
3. Garrison School
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Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 391 Students
4. Barrington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 424 Students
5. Seacoast Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seacoast Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
6. Strafford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Strafford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 403 Students
7. Valley View Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 266 Students
8. Woodman Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students
9. Rollinsford Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rollinsford School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 128 Students
10. St Mary Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Mary Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 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
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, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dover, NH
How many schools are in Dover, NH?
Dover, NH has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,180 students in total.
How do schools in Dover perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Dover score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Dover exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dover?
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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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dover
6 of 6 schools in Dover carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 3
All 6 public schools we grade in Dover. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Dover Middle School
- Dover Senior High School
- Frances G Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
- Garrison School
- Seacoast Charter School
- Woodman Park School
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.