Best Schools in Dora, AR
Dora, AR has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,844 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Dora don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dora, AR
The top high schools in Dora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Buren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1228 Students
2. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dora, AR
The top middle schools in Dora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
2. Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dora, AR
The top elementary schools in Dora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
2. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
3. Harry C. Morrison Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dora, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dora, AR has a total population of 622 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dora, 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 Dora, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dora, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dora, 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 Dora, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dora, AR
How many schools are in Dora, AR?
Dora, AR has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,844 students in total.
How do schools in Dora perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dora score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Dora don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dora?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations