For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,084 students in Dardanelle, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Dardanelle, AR are Dardanelle Primary School, Dardanelle High School and Dardanelle Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dardanelle, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dardanelle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dardanelle, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Grades: K-3
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Grades: 4-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2032 Hwy 7 S
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dardanelle, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Dardanelle, AR include Dardanelle Primary School, Dardanelle High School and Dardanelle Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Dardanelle?
4 public schools are located in Dardanelle.
What is the racial composition of students in Dardanelle?
Dardanelle public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dardanelle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dardanelle include: Dardanelle Intermediate School vs. Dardanelle Primary School, Dardanelle Primary School vs. Dardanelle Intermediate School
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