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Dover School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
5
Schools
3,743
Students
$18,992
Per-Pupil Spend
+32% nat'l
26.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dover School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 3,743 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,992 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne StreetKG–04393
Garrison SchoolKG–04391
Woodman Park SchoolPK–04436
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dover Middle School05–081,018
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dover Senior High School09–121,505
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,992+32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
65%
State
25.8%
Local (property tax)
64.7%
Federal
9.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,743
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,992 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dover School District?
Dover School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,743 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dover School District?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dover School District spend per student?
Dover School District spends $18,992 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dover School District?
26% of students in Dover School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dover School District?
No, Dover School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dover School District serve?
Dover School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dover School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dover School District is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.