Best Schools in Dallas County, AR
Dallas County, AR has 16 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,840 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Dallas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dallas County, AR
The top high schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harmony Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
2. Gurdon High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Arkadelphia High School
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Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
4. Malvern High School
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Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
5. Bearden High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
6. Fordyce High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dallas County, AR
The top middle schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malvern Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Goza Middle School
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Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 418 Students
3. Wilson Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dallas County, AR
The top elementary schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harmony Grove Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
2. Peake Elementary School
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Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 407 Students
3. Malvern Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
4. Gurdon Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
5. Fordyce Elementary Schools
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Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
6. Bearden Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students
7. Sparkman Elementary School
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
47.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dallas County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dallas County, AR
How many schools are in Dallas County, AR?
Dallas County, AR has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,840 students in total.
How do schools in Dallas County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Dallas County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Dallas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dallas County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 25%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Dallas County
1 places in Dallas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Fordyce (2)