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Dover School District

Mcconnell Center 61 Locust St, Suite 409
Dover, NH 03820-4132
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,611 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 20% 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
508 Schools
# Students
3,611 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
14,445 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 189 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.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#109 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
42%
49%
51%
35%
36%
87%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
80%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,905 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,018
$22,075
Spending / Student
$18,905
$21,293

Best Dover School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Grades: K-4
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #44.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 972 students
Rank: #55.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 444 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dover School District?
Dover School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,611 students.
What is the rank of Dover School District?
Dover School District is ranked #111 out of 189 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?
80% of Dover School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% 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 $18,905 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,611 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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