Dover High School
Reported Enrollment
1,771
students
District
Capital School District
County Context Score
58/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE, 19904
School District
Capital School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 100019000050
- District ID
- 1000190
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,771 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Dover High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Kent County has 53 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Dover High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Capital School District, Kent County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Dover High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Capital School District.
1,771 students
Dover High School reports 1,771 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 9 other high schools in Kent County with enrollment data, 7 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 870 students.
10 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,037 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
13 district schools
Capital School District lists 7 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
7
Middle
2
High
2
Other
2
Nearby context inside Capital School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Dover High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Capital School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Dover High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Dover High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Dover High School with nearby schools?
Dover High School should be compared with 10 high schools in Kent County, plus other schools in Capital School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Dover High School?
Before using Dover High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Capital School District.
Part of Capital School District
Dover High School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 6,396 students across 13 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
13
Reported Enrollment
6,396
13 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- North Dover Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Central Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- East Dover Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Fairview Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Hartly Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Kent County Community SchoolPK–12 · OtherListed only
- South Dover Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Towne Point Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Booker T. Washington Elementary SchoolKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- William Henry Middle School5–6 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Smyrna High School
Caesar Rodney High School
Milford Senior High School
POLYTECH High School
Lake Forest High School
Kent County Schools
County Context Score
58/100
County-level composite across 53 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.