Best High Schools in Dallas County, AR

Dallas County, AR has 6 high schools with 2,372 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dallas County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dallas County don't meet expectations.

1. Rison High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students

2. Harmony Grove High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students

3. Ouachita High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ouachita School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 271 Students

4. Arkadelphia High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students

5. Fordyce High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fordyce School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students

6. Malvern High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students

7. Bearden High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bearden School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students

8. Gurdon High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dallas County, AR

Dallas County, AR has 6 middle schools with 1,927 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dallas County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dallas County meet expectations.

1. Goza Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students

2. Malvern Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students

3. Cabe Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 170 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dallas County, AR

Dallas County, AR has 8 elementary schools with 2,967 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dallas County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dallas County meet expectations.

1. Harmony Grove Elem. School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students

2. Rison Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students

3. Peake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students

4. Fordyce Elementary Schools

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fordyce School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students

5. Gurdon Primary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students

6. Malvern Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Malvern School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 701 Students

7. Bearden Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bearden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students

8. Louisa Perritt Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 502 Students

9. Sparkman Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 27 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dallas County, AR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dallas County, AR has a total population of 6,482 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dallas County, AR

7,266

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dallas County, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

47.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

11.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

36.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dallas County, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dallas County, AR.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,256 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dallas County, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dallas County, AR

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Calhoun County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cleveland County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ouachita County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Grant County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bradley County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jefferson County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clark County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hot Spring County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lincoln County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Drew County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations