Best 71639 Arkansas Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dumas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 S College St
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
709 S Cherry St
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Dan Gill Dr
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
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 71639 Arkansas

71639, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
710 South Cherry St
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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