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Dallas County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Dallas County's school count of 3 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 659 students inside Arkansas, around 11% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Dallas County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
659
-111 (-14%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,242
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
659
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$42,500
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.0%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
1
338 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
321 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
659 students · 2 districts in Dallas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dallas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
53%
Hispanic
1%
Black
43%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
38%
Hispanic
3%
Black
54%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Dallas County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. FORDYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS· 25.6%
  2. FORDYCE HIGH SCHOOL· 17.7%

See all 2 schools in Dallas County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FORDYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSFordyceElementaryPK-06338·
FORDYCE HIGH SCHOOLFordyceHigh07-12321·
SPARKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSparkmanCombinedM-M··

Cities in Dallas County

Fordyce2 schoolsSparkman1 school

About Dallas County

Dallas County is a small Arkansas county of about 6,242 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 659 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $42,500 a year, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 19% below the Arkansas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Dallas County consists of 1 elementary school (338 students), 1 high school (321), and 1 combined or other schools.

FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 659 students on its own.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 659 students, contracted 14% from the 770 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dallas County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Dallas County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Dallas County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 659.
How many high schools are in Dallas County?
Dallas County, Arkansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 321 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dallas County?
Dallas County, Arkansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 338 students.
What is the largest school district in Dallas County?
FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Dallas County, serving approximately 659 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Dallas County?
Dallas County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 6,242, with a median age of 45. About 20.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dallas County?
Median household income in Dallas County is $42,500, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dallas County?
Approximately 11.3% of adults 25 and older in Dallas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dallas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.0% of students in Dallas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas County schools?
Across Dallas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dallas County?
Dallas County residents are approximately 53% White, 1% Hispanic, 43% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data