For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 642 students in 71639, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71639, AR are Dumas Middle School and Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71639 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71639, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71639, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dumas Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S College St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 S Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 3-5
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
71639, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 South Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 5-6
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71639, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71639, AR include Dumas Middle School and Reed Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71639?
3 public elementary schools are located in 71639.
What is the racial composition of students in 71639?
71639 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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