For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,933 students in Drew County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Drew County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Drew County, AR are Monticello Intermediate School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Drew County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Drew County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Drew County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030
Grades: 3-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Drew Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Drew Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Grades: 5-8
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Drew Central Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Grades: PK-4
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monticello Elementary School
Magnet School
1037 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Grades: PK-2
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monticello Occupational Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
741 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Drew County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arise Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 880
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Grades: 4-8
| 51 students
175 Henley Street
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Drew County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Drew County, AR include Monticello Intermediate School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School.
How many public schools are located in Drew County?
8 public schools are located in Drew County.
What percentage of students in Drew County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Drew County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Drew County?
Drew County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Drew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Drew County include: Drew Central High School vs. Monticello High School, Monticello High School vs. Drew Central High School, Drew Central Elem. School vs. Monticello Elementary School
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