Dumas High School

Dumas High School is a regular public high school located in the remote town of Dumas, Arkansas. Serving students from ninth to twelfth grade, the school enrolls 305 students with a supportive student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. With 37 full-time equivalent teachers, Dumas High School aims to provide personalized education and support for its diverse student body.

The academic performance at Dumas High School is currently rated lower in statewide rankings, coming in at the 36th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and an academic score of 1.8 out of 10. Specifically, only 24% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, while just 9% meet proficiency standards in math. These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development and growth.

Dumas High School sits in a rural setting, offering its students a close-knit community atmosphere. While academic challenges exist, the school remains committed to nurturing its students' potential within this supportive environment.

While current test scores at Dumas High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Dumas High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.