For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 354 students in Chicot County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chicot County, AR are Lakeside Middle School and Dermott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicot County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Chicot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chicot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 South Lakeshore Drive
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Dermott High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 East Speedway Street
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1030
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1030
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chicot County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chicot County, AR include Lakeside Middle School and Dermott High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chicot County?
2 public middle schools are located in Chicot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicot County?
Chicot County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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