Best Schools in Desha County, AR
Desha County, AR has a total of 19 schools including 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 5,217 students attend Desha County, AR schools. On average, schools in Desha County score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Desha County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Desha County, AR
Desha County, AR has 8 high schools with 1,951 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Desha County score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Desha County don't meet expectations.
1. Mcgehee High School
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Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
2. Drew Central High School
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Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Dumas High School
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Dumas School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
4. Northside High School
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North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 354 Students
5. West Bolivar High School
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West Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
6. Dermott High School
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Dermott School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
7. Marvell High School
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Marvell School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desha County, AR
Desha County, AR has 3 middle schools with 857 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Desha County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Desha County meet expectations.
1. Dumas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Dumas School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
2. Drew Central Middle School
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Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
3. Conner Middle School
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Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desha County, AR
Desha County, AR has 8 elementary schools with 2,409 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Desha County score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Desha County don't meet expectations.
1. Mcgehee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
2. Drew Central Elem. School
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Drew Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
3. Reed Elementary School
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Dumas School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 213 Students
4. West Bolivar Elem
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West Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
5. Brooks Elem School
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North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
6. Dermott Elementary School
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Dermott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
7. Marvell Primary School
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Marvell School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
8. Central Elementary School
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Dumas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 238 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desha County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desha County, AR has a total population of 11,395 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desha County, 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 County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desha County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desha County, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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