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Best Schools in McGehee, AR
McGehee, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,198 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in McGehee greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McGehee, AR
The top high schools in McGehee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcgehee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
2. Dermott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
3. Dumas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in McGehee, AR
The top middle schools in McGehee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
2. Dumas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McGehee, AR
The top elementary schools in McGehee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcgehee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
2. Dermott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
3. Reed Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McGehee, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McGehee, AR has a total population of 4,266 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McGehee, 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 McGehee, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McGehee, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McGehee, 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 McGehee, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McGehee, AR
How many schools are in McGehee, AR?
McGehee, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,198 students in total.
How do schools in McGehee perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in McGehee score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in McGehee greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McGehee?
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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Every school in Mcgehee
3 of 3 schools in Mcgehee carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Mcgehee. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.