| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Grove School District | Sparkman | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 915 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Fordyce School District | Fordyce | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 732 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Malvern Special School District | Carthage | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,831 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dallas County compares
Together they enroll 3,478 students across 9 schools. The largest is Malvern Special School District with 1,831 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Dallas County, Arkansas
Dallas County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dallas County is Harmony Grove School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dallas County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Dallas County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dallas County, AR?
Of the districts serving Dallas County, Harmony Grove School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.