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Dover-Sherborn's AP Scores Beat State Average

New data shows that the school's AP scores are higher than the state average.

DOVER, MA - Dover-Sherborn High School beats the state average and most Massachusetts schools when it comes to the 2014-15 AP exam, according to statistics from the state.

Data compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shows that 94.3 percent of AP scores at Dover-Sherborn High School are at least a three out of five. Many colleges and universities count scores of three or higher towards college credit.

The state average is 66.3 percent.

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Below is how Dover-Sherborn compares to nearby towns:

  • Wellesley - 96 percent
  • Dover-Sherborn - 94.3 percent
  • Needham - 91.4 percent
  • Westwood- 89.9 percent
  • Holliston - 82.2 percent
  • Millis 80.3 - percent
  • Natick - 80.1 percent
  • Medfield - 74.2 percent

Click here to see the data from the DESE.

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