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Dover City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,658 students in Dover City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Dover City School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,658 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dover City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.4%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
23%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
73%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,273 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,575
$17,380
Spending / Student
$13,273
$17,328
Best Dover City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 W 13th St
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7117
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7117
Gr: 4-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Betscher Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7114
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7114
Gr: 2-3 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 N Wooster Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 E Shafer Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7111
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7111
Gr: PK-1 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Dover High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Walnut St
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7148
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover City School District?
Dover City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,658 students.
What is the rank of Dover City School District?
Dover City School District is ranked #275 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 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 Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover City School District?
73% of Dover City School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover City School District?
Dover City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Dover City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,273 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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