For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 483 students in Dover, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dover, NJ is Dover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Dover have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dover, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 East Mcfarlan Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2040
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2040
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, NJ include Dover Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dover?
1 public middle schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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