DOVER — Dover High School was ranked the 218th best high school in New Jersey in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best High Schools rankings. Nationally, Dover placed 6,715th. The annual report evaluated nearly 24,000 public high schools across the country, with close to 18,000 receiving state and national placement.
The U.S. News rankings are based on academic performance, graduation rates, and college readiness. Parsippany High School’s New Jersey Student Learning Assessment results reflect the following proficiency levels:
Graduation Rate: 80%
Mathematics: 27%
Reading: 39%
Science: 13%
Local Rankings
Several neighboring Morris County high schools were also recognized in the 2025 report:
- Mountain Lakes High School: #34 NJ / #663 National
- Chatham High School: #37 NJ / #748 National
- Morris Hills High School: #57 NJ / #1,198 National
- Montville High School: #62 NJ / #1,361 National
- Randolph High School: #73 NJ / #1,513 National
- Parsippany Hills High School: #76 NJ / #1,534 National
- Whippany Park High School: #84 NJ / #1,632 National
- Morris Knolls High School: #90 NJ / #1,787 National
- Parsippany High School: #102 NJ / #2,055 National
- Hanover Park High School: #114 NJ / #2,194 National
- Morristown High School: #134 NJ / #3,044 National
- Roxbury High School: #195 NJ / #5,721 National
- Dover High School: #218 NJ / #6,715 National
- Jefferson Township High School: #228 NJ / #7,003 National
Why the Rankings Matter
“Students and families need data to help them make one of the most important decisions of their academic journey. Our Best High Schools rankings provide the insights to help them identify schools that will prepare students for college success,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News. “Access to information isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for planning a student’s future.”
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