Dover School District, Arkansas

Dover School District is a unified school district in Pope County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,499 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 235 sq mi (608 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,499 ± 809
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Pope County
Land area
235 sq mi (608 km²)
Median household income
$54,229 ± $10,128
Median home value
$155,600 ± $19,685
Water area
0.6 sq mi (1.54 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0505430
Coordinates (central point)
35.506600, -93.129969

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dover School District, largest first

  1. Dover Township5,974 people
  2. Dover (city)1,795 people
  3. Martin Township1,748 people
  4. Bayliss Township667 people
  5. Phoenix Township221 people
  6. Freeman Township96 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lamar School District11 mi west
  2. Russellville Schools14 mi south
  3. Hector School District14 mi northeast
  4. Atkins Public Schools20 mi southeast
  5. Deer/Mount Judea School District24 mi north

These share a boundary with Dover School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dover School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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