Top Rankings
Dover School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,498 students in Dover School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Dover School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
3,498 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dover School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
79%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,381 in this school district is less than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,957 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$77 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,381
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,957
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Dover School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Gr: K-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Gr: K-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dover Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover School District?
Dover School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,498 students.
What is the rank of Dover School District?
Dover School District is ranked #112 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover School District?
79% of Dover School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover School District?
Dover School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Dover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,957 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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