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Dover High School vs. Atkins High School

Should you attend Dover High School or Atkins High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dover High School
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Atkins High School
403 Ave Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Atkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Dover High School in Dover, Arkansas, has a total enrollment of 400 students and a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, which is significantly lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Dover School District average of 44%, reflecting a consistent pattern of below–average math performance.
Reading proficiency ranges between 45% and 49%, placing the school above the state average of 40% but below the district average of 51%.
The graduation rate is between 85% and 89%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 88% and slightly below the district average.
Minority enrollment is 8%, with 125 students eligible for free lunch and 65 for reduced–price lunch; eligibility for free lunch decreased from 40% in recent years to 33% in 2023, indicating a moderate shift in socioeconomic composition.
Atkins High School in Atkins, AR, serves 335 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of approximately 14 to 1.
The school's graduation rate of 90–94% exceeds the Arkansas state average of 88%, ranking in the top 20% statewide for graduation outcomes.
Math proficiency at Atkins High School is 30–34%, which is lower than the state average of 39% and the district average of 45%, reflecting a decline from 40–44% proficiency in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 30–34%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 40%, decreasing from 40–44% proficiency reported in 2019.
Minority enrollment is 7%, with the student population largely stable around 328–335 students over recent years; eligibility for free lunch decreased from 56% in 2022 to 40% in 2023, indicating a shift in socioeconomic composition.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
400 students
335 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atkins High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dover High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atkins High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atkins High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dover High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dover School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atkins High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atkins School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#554 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#638 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dover High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atkins High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dover School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dover School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dover School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
90-94%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dover High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dover School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Atkins High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dover High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Atkins High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
96
85
Grade 10 Students
98
95
Grade 11 Students
121
78
Grade 12 Students
85
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Atkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dover High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dover School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atkins High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dover School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atkins High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dover School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atkins High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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