For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 947 students in Dumas, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Dumas, AR are Dumas Middle School, Dumas High School and Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dumas, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dumas have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dumas, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dumas Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S College St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Dumas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 Dan Gill Dr
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 S Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 3-5
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Dumas, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 South Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 5-6
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dumas, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Dumas, AR include Dumas Middle School, Dumas High School and Reed Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dumas?
4 public schools are located in Dumas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas?
Dumas public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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