Best Schools in Desha, AR
Desha, AR has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,528 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Desha exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desha, AR
The top high schools in Desha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 446 Students
2. Batesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desha, AR
The top middle schools in Desha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 453 Students
2. Southside Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 9 • 481 Students
3. Batesville Junior High School Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desha, AR
The top elementary schools in Desha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 854 Students
2. West Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desha, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desha, AR has a total population of 626 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desha, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Desha, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desha, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desha, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Desha, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desha, AR
How many schools are in Desha, AR?
Desha, AR has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,528 students in total.
How do schools in Desha perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Desha score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Desha exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desha?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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