How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dover School District | Manchester School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dover, New Hampshire | Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Total Enrollment | 3,778 | 12,105 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dover School District | Manchester School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,848 | $16,662 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 16.9% |
| State Revenue | 25.8% | 41.3% |
| Local Revenue | 64.7% | 41.8% |
Dover School District
Federal State Local
Manchester School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dover School District | Manchester School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 48.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 26.0% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 10.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.6% | 43.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dover School District | Manchester School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 36 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 246.7:1 | 305.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.5% | 47.6% |
School Types
Dover School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Manchester School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.