For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,166 students in Desha County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Desha County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Desha County, AR are Dumas Junior High School, Mcgehee Elementary School and Mcgehee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desha County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Desha County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Desha County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dumas Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 S College St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Grades: 7-9
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Oak St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Mcgehee High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Dumas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Dan Gill Dr
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 S Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 3-6
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Grades: PK-2
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
2009 East Ash Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Desha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
P O Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
P O Box 41
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 86 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 schools in Desha County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Desha County, AR include Dumas Junior High School, Mcgehee Elementary School and Mcgehee High School.
How many public schools are located in Desha County, AR?
7 public schools are located in Desha County, AR.
What percentage of students in Desha County, AR go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Desha County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Desha County, AR?
Desha County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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