Best Schools in Desha County, AR
Desha County, AR has 18 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,319 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Desha County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desha County, AR
The top high schools in Desha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
2. Drew Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Mcgehee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
4. Dermott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
5. Dumas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
6. Marvell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marvell School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desha County, AR
The top middle schools in Desha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Conner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
3. Drew Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
4. Dumas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desha County, AR
The top elementary schools in Desha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Central Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Mcgehee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
3. Dewitt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
4. Dermott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
5. Marvell Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marvell School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
6. Reed Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
7. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Desha County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desha County, AR
How many schools are in Desha County, AR?
Desha County, AR has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,319 students in total.
How do schools in Desha County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Desha County score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Desha County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desha County?
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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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Desha County
2 places in Desha County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Dumas School District (4 schools)
- Mcgehee School District (3 schools)