For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 463 students in Dallas County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dallas County, AR is Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Three Redbug Bus Loop
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 middle schools in Dallas County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, AR include Fordyce High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dallas County?
2 public middle schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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