Top Dumas Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Dumas, AR, serving 1,294 students. Dumas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Dumas, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dumas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Dumas, AR are Dumas Junior High School, Reed Elementary School and Dumas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Dumas, AR Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dumas Junior High School Math: 29% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%315 S College St10
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Grades: 7-9 | 248 students
- Reed Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50%709 S Cherry St10
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 3-6 | 405 students
- Dumas High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%709 Dan Gill Dr10
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Grades: 10-12 | 319 students
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