Dover City School District

228 W 6th St
Dover, OH 44622-2803
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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 is 1 public middle school serving 613 students in Dover City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Ohio.
Public Middle School in Dover City School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
2,651 Students
562,575 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
34,195 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 916 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.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#279 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
62%
54%
68%
60%
73%
63%
83%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
1%
22%
% White
75%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,308 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,608
$17,295
Spending / Student
$13,308
$17,243

Best Dover City School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2131 N Wooster Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Recent Articles

Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,651 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links