Top Rankings
Mcgehee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,098 students in Mcgehee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Mcgehee School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mcgehee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
487 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
44%
19%
# White Students
492 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
45%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
80
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,777 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,315 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,777
$12,914
Spending / Student
$18,315
$12,826
Best Mcgehee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcgehee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Oak St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Conner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 East Ash Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Mcgehee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcgehee School District?
Mcgehee School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,098 students.
What is the rank of Mcgehee School District?
Mcgehee School District is ranked #192 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcgehee School District?
45% of Mcgehee School District students are White, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcgehee School District?
Mcgehee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Mcgehee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,315 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
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