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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,205 students in Dover School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Dover School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,205 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dover School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
19%
% White
91%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,434 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,316
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,434
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dover School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Gr: PK-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Dover High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover School District?
Dover School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,205 students.
What is the rank of Dover School District?
Dover School District is ranked #41 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover School District?
91% of Dover School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Dover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,434 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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