Top 3 Best Dallas County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 874 students in Dallas County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 90% 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, Sparkman K-12 School 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 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Dallas County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordyce Elementary Schools
Math: 26% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Redbug Cir
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Sparkman K-12 School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 West Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Fordyce High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dallas County, AR

Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
P.o. Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
75 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-7121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
325 W Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-9312
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
325 W Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-9312
Grades: 7-12
| n/a 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, Sparkman K-12 School and Fordyce High School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County, AR?
3 public schools are located in Dallas County, AR.
What percentage of students in Dallas County, AR go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County, AR?
Dallas County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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