Top Rankings
Dover-Sherborn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,105 students in Dover-Sherborn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dover-Sherborn School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,105 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dover-Sherborn School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 397 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)75%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
71%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,980 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,206 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,980
$23,845
Spending / Student
$27,206
$24,602
Best Dover-Sherborn School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,105 students.
What is the rank of Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District is ranked #11 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover-Sherborn School District?
71% of Dover-Sherborn School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dover-Sherborn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,206 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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