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Dover High School

Q: Is Dover High School a good school?

Dover High School ranks 151 st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 48% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Dover High School is a mid-sized high school in Dover, AR, serving 375 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Dover School District, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 30% of Arkansas districts.

The school’s most standout feature is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 4.3:1—the lowest among all nearby schools, compared to 5:1 at Pottsville High School and 10.6:1 at Russellville High School. This small class size likely contributes to a high graduation rate of 94.1% and a very low dropout rate of 0.7%, both significantly better than state averages. However, academic performance is uneven. While English Language Arts proficiency (38.4%) is close to the state average, Algebra proficiency is just 14%—far below the state average of 36.9% and the lowest among peer schools like Dardanelle High School (45.9%) and Pottsville (40.2%). This suggests that small class sizes alone don’t guarantee strong test scores, and the school may need to focus on math instruction.

An interesting pattern emerges when comparing grade levels: 9th graders significantly outperform 10th graders in nearly every subject, including Biology (82.4% vs. 34.8% proficient) and Geometry (68% vs. 9.7%). This could point to a strong 9th-grade teaching team or a curriculum better aligned with that year’s exams. The school’s state ranking has also been volatile, swinging from 40th in 2020-2021 to 151st recently, unlike more stable peers. Per-student spending ($13,519) is in the middle of the area, so funding isn’t the issue. For parents, Dover offers a caring, personalized environment that keeps students on track to graduate, but the math struggles and grade-level gaps are key areas to watch.

375

Students ?

4.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,519

Per pupil spending ?

54.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837

(479) 331-2120

District: Dover School District

Feeder schools for Dover High School:

Elementary:	Dover Elementary School
Middle:	Dover Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 48th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra scores 23 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg43%

Arkansas avg39%

151^st of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

62^nd of 251Dover School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	50.7	151 of 293	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.0	81 of 291	72.2%	★★★★☆
2024	49.9	145 of 305	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.7	91 of 295	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.7	63 of 282	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	40 of 290	86.2%	★★★★☆
2019	64.1	79 of 282	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	68.6	59 of 263	77.6%	★★★★☆
2017	73.9	47 of 264	82.2%	★★★★☆
2016	56.9	103 of 269	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.2	129 of 267	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.2	118 of 268	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.2	50 of 271	81.5%	★★★★☆
2012	59.6	92 of 266	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.4	161 of 266	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	32.9	204 of 262	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	49.8	125 of 261	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.2	120 of 256	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.6	97 of 258	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.5	70 of 232	69.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology45%+3 vs state

Reading40%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Geometry26%~ state avg

Algebra14%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)			ATLAS Reading (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dover High School	Public	9-12	101 Pirates Loop	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 331-2120	375	87	4.3	54.9%	343 (91.5%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.2%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	50.7	151^st of 293 public high schools	48.5%		63	81^st of 291 public high schools	72.2%	70	44.3	32.6	38.4	45.6	33.8	39.6	13.0	14.0	68.0	9.7	26.2	82.4	34.8	45.3	$13,519	$403	$13,117
Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	Public	9-12	215 West O Street	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	No	No	No	No	(844) 804-2628	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hector High School	Public	9-12	11601 Sr 27	Hector	72843	Pope County	Hector School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 284-3536	227	36	6.2	100.0%	218 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.1	169^th of 293 public high schools	42.3%		58	99^th of 291 public high schools	66.0%	70	26.5	41.0	34.6	30.6	42.6	37.3	13.5	13.5	41.7	9.1	16.1		40.0	41.0	$12,507	$494	$12,013
Russellville High School	Public	9-12	2203 S Knoxville	Russellville	72802	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-3151	1,281	120	10.6	56.9%	721 (56.3%)	73 (5.7%)	379 (29.6%)	24 (1.9%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (5.9%)	64.9	83^rd of 293 public high schools	71.7%		70.5	53^rd of 291 public high schools	81.8%	30		41.9	41.6		43.4	43.2				12.8	12.6		47.9	47.3	$14,609	$1,594	$13,015
Pottsville High School	Public	10-12	500 Apache Drive	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-6334	404	80	5.0	34.7%	346 (85.6%)	6 (1.5%)	37 (9.2%)	8 (2.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	82	22^nd of 293 public high schools	92.5%		62.5	84^th of 291 public high schools	71.1%	62	48.0	55.9	52.0	49.6	55.9	52.8	40.2	40.2	91.4	20.9	43.2	89.3	40.7	52.7	$13,371	$337	$13,033
Dardanelle High School	Public	9-12	1079 North State Hwy 28	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 229-4655	686	89	7.7	65.5%	371 (54.1%)	15 (2.2%)	272 (39.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	68.6	64^th of 293 public high schools	78.2%		81.1	26^th of 291 public high schools	91.1%	38	38.8	38.5	38.7	40.0	39.7	39.8	46.2	45.9	70.6	22.7	27.3		55.0	54.0	$12,184	$755	$11,430
Atkins High School	Public	9-12	403 Avenue Three NW	Atkins	72823	Pope County	Atkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 641-7872	317	76	4.1	67.8%	295 (93.1%)	7 (2.2%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	47.3	165^th of 293 public high schools	43.7%		53.7	119^th of 291 public high schools	59.1%	46	24.3	32.9	28.5	27.1	41.5	34.3	35.6	35.0	54.6	16.2	21.0		35.9	34.9	$13,419	$810	$12,609
Lamar High School	Public	9-12	301 Elberta Street	Lamar	72846	Johnson County	Lamar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 885-3344	370	53	6.9	99.2%	315 (85.1%)	8 (2.2%)	34 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	72.2	48^th of 293 public high schools	83.6%		57.4	106^th of 291 public high schools	63.6%	58	38.9	46.4	42.8	41.2	44.9	43.1	31.5	31.5	81.3	24.0	33.6		53.0	53.5	$15,251	$1,412	$13,839

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover High School

What schools feed into Dover High School?

Dover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dover Elementary School
Middle : Dover Middle School

What district is Dover High School in?

Dover School District

How many students attend Dover High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 375 students attended Dover High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dover High School?

Students at Dover High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Dover High School a good school?

Dover High School ranks 151^st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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