Best Schools in Drew County, AR
Drew County, AR has 24 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,426 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Drew County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Drew County, AR
The top high schools in Drew County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Star City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students
2. Drew Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Hermitage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
4. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
5. Hamburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
6. Mcgehee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
7. Dermott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
8. Dumas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in Drew County, AR
The top middle schools in Drew County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 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. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
5. Star City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
6. Dumas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Drew County, AR
The top elementary schools in Drew County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monticello Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 348 Students
2. Drew Central Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
3. Mcgehee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
4. Portland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
5. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
6. Hermitage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
7. Dermott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
8. Reed Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
9. Noble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 405 Students
10. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 446 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Drew County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Drew County, AR has a total population of 17,350 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Drew 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 Drew County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Drew County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Drew 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 Drew County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Drew County, AR
How many schools are in Drew County, AR?
Drew County, AR has 24 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,426 students in total.
How do schools in Drew County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Drew County score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Drew County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Drew 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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Drew County
1 places in Drew County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Monticello (7)
School districts (2)
- Monticello School District (4 schools)
- Drew Central School District (3 schools)