For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,176 students in Dover, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Dover, NJ is Dover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dover have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Dover, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dover High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dover, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grace Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2010
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dover, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dover, NJ include Dover High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dover?
1 public high schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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