Best High Schools in Dover, NJ

Dover, NJ has 3 high schools with 3,695 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 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dover meet expectations.

1. Morris Hills High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Morris Hills Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students

2. Randolph High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students

3. Dover High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dover, NJ

Dover, NJ has 3 middle schools with 2,298 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 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dover underperform expectations.

1. Randolph Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

2. Copeland Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students

3. Dover Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 523 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dover, NJ

Dover, NJ has 9 elementary schools with 3,705 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 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dover don't meet expectations.

1. Center Grove School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students

2. Fernbrook School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students

3. Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students

4. Dennis B O'brien Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students

5. Birchwood Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

6. East Dover Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 411 Students

7. Academy Street Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dover Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 532 Students

8. North Dover Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dover Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 665 Students

9. Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jefferson Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 190 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dover, NJ

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

Community Factors

Dover, NJ has a total population of 23,305 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dover, NJ

9,698

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dover, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dover, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,871 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations