For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 759 students in Dallas County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AR are Fordyce Elementary Schools and Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dallas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordyce Elementary Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Redbug Cir
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Fordyce High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sparkman Elementary School
Magnet School
325 Main
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
P.o. Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
75 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-7121
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-7121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
325 W Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-9312
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-9312
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
325 West Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, AR include Fordyce Elementary Schools and Fordyce High School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County?
3 public schools are located in Dallas County.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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