For the 2025 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 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dover have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Dover, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dover High School, with 78% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grace Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2010
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
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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