For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 833 students in Dallas County, AR (there are , serving 93 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas County, AR are Fordyce Elementary Schools, Sparkman K-12 School and Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce Elementary Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Redbug Cir
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Sparkman K-12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 West Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
P.o. Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 96%
104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
325 Main
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dallas County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas County, AR include Fordyce Elementary Schools, Sparkman K-12 School and Fordyce High School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County?
3 public schools are located in Dallas County.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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