Dallas County Schools & Education
Dallas County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
85/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,545
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
85/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#1
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dallas County
Measured School Summary
Dallas County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 85/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Dallas County spends $9,545 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 124% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 55% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dallas County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
85/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
4.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,545
$3,385 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dallas County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dallas County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Dallas County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 47 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
732 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dallas County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dallas County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Learning in Dallas County
Dallas County operates a highly focused school system with just three public schools and 759 total students. This small-scale infrastructure includes two elementary schools and one high school primarily served by one district.
Fordyce District Anchors the Community
The Fordyce School District is the sole major provider in the county, enrolling 732 students across two campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
Intimate and Town-Focused Classrooms
With an average school size of only 253 students, Dallas County offers a very personal educational environment. While Fordyce Elementary is the largest school with 371 students, Sparkman Elementary provides an extremely small-school feel with just 27 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Dallas County
Reported Enrollment
759
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dallas County
FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
3 Public Schools in Dallas County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORDYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | Record | FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORDYCE, 71742Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 371 |
| FORDYCE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORDYCE, 71742Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 361 |
| SPARKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SPARKMAN, 71763Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 27 |
FORDYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
FORDYCE, 71742 / Town: Distant
SPARKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPARKMAN, 71763 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,545
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Dallas County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dallas County, Arkansas?
Dallas County operates a highly focused school system with just three public schools and 759 total students. This small-scale infrastructure includes two elementary schools and one high school primarily served by one district.
What are the major school districts in Dallas County, Arkansas?
The Fordyce School District is the sole major provider in the county, enrolling 732 students across two campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Dallas County?
With an average school size of only 253 students, Dallas County offers a very personal educational environment. While Fordyce Elementary is the largest school with 371 students, Sparkman Elementary provides an extremely small-school feel with just 27 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.