For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 947 students in 71639, AR.
The top ranked public schools in 71639, AR are Dumas Middle 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.
Public schools in zipcode 71639 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71639, AR 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 71639, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dumas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S College St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 S Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Gr: 3-5 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
71639, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
710 South Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Gr: 5-6 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71639, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 71639, AR include Dumas Middle School, Reed Elementary School and Dumas High School.
How many public schools are located in 71639?
4 public schools are located in 71639.
What is the racial composition of students in 71639?
71639 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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