Dover High School in Dover, Arkansas, has a total enrollment of 400 students and a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, which is significantly lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Dover School District average of 44%, reflecting a consistent pattern of below–average math performance.
Reading proficiency ranges between 45% and 49%, placing the school above the state average of 40% but below the district average of 51%.
The graduation rate is between 85% and 89%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 88% and slightly below the district average.
Minority enrollment is 8%, with 125 students eligible for free lunch and 65 for reduced–price lunch; eligibility for free lunch decreased from 40% in recent years to 33% in 2023, indicating a moderate shift in socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover High School's attendance zone covers the entire Dover school district, encompassing approximately 235.3 square miles in Dover, AR. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dover High School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
92%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Piracy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #554 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover High School?
The graduation rate of Dover High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
375 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dover High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover High School?
Dover High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dover High School offer ?
Dover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dover High School part of?
Dover High School is part of Dover School District.
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