For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,218 students in Dover, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Dover, AR are Dover Middle School, Dover Elementary School and Dover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dover, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 College St
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Gr: 5-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Pine Hill Rd
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Gr: K-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Dover High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Dover, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Gr: 3-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dover, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Dover, AR include Dover Middle School, Dover Elementary School and Dover High School.
How many public schools are located in Dover?
3 public schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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