Top Rankings
Dover School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,218 students in Dover School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Dover School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,218 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Dover School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
10 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
1,117 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
92%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
85
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
6
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,487 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,374
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,487
$13,043
Best Dover School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 College St
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Pine Hill Rd
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Dover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover School District?
Dover School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,218 students.
What is the rank of Dover School District?
Dover School District is ranked #26 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover School District?
92% of Dover School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover School District?
Dover School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,487 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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