For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 552 students in Dumas, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dumas, AR are Dumas Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dumas have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dumas, AR (2026-27)
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 Street
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 Dan Gill Drive
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5365
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5365
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Dumas, 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 elementary schools in Dumas, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dumas, AR include Dumas Middle School and Reed Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dumas?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dumas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas?
Dumas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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