How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dover School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dover, New Hampshire | Salem, New Hampshire |
| Total Enrollment | 3,778 | 3,611 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dover School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,118 | $19,887 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 25.8% | 30.4% |
| Local Revenue | 64.7% | 63.7% |
Dover School District
Federal State Local
Salem School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dover School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 77.6% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 11.9% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.0% | 13.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dover School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 261.4:1 | 282.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.4% | 16.4% |
School Types
Dover School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Salem School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.