Best Dallas County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 463 students in Dallas County, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Dallas County, AR is Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Dallas County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fordyce High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Dallas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Three Redbug Bus Loop
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, AR include Fordyce High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas County?
2 public high schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links