Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County (2025-26)

Best Dallas County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 463 students in Dallas County, AR.

The top ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, AR are Sparkman K-12 School and Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dallas County, AR public middle schools have an score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sparkman K-12 School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
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325 West Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242

Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Fordyce High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
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100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126

Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dallas County, AR

Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Carthage Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 245-2230

Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Carthage High School (Closed 2006)

P.o. Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725
(870) 254-2231

Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Fordyce Middle School (Closed 2015)

75 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-7121

Patterson Grammar School (Closed 2004)

104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302

Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Sparkman Elementary School (Closed 2021)

325 Main
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242

Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Sparkman High School (Closed 2023)

325 W Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-9312

Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, AR?

The top ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, AR include Sparkman K-12 School and Fordyce High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Dallas County?

2 public middle schools are located in Dallas County.

What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?

Dallas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).