Top Rankings
Dover-Sherborn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,081 students in Dover-Sherborn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dover-Sherborn School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
1,081 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dover-Sherborn School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
70%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,623 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,810 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,623
$23,855
Spending / Student
$27,810
$24,613
Best Dover-Sherborn School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,081 students.
What is the rank of Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District is ranked #11 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover-Sherborn School District?
70% of Dover-Sherborn School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dover-Sherborn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,810 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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