For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 479 students in Dallas County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, AR are Fordyce Elementary Schools and Sparkman K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce Elementary Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Redbug Cir
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Sparkman K-12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 West Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
P.o. Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 96%
104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
325 Main
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, AR include Fordyce Elementary Schools and Sparkman K-12 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dallas County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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