For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 305 students in Dermott, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Dermott, AR are Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott, Dermott Elementary School and Dermott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dermott, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dermott have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dermott, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
878 East Gaines
Dermott, AR 71638
(501) 682-1144
Dermott, AR 71638
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Dermott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 East Speedway Street
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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%
Dermott, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
878 E Gaines St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-5461
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-5461
525 East Speedway
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1020
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dermott, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Dermott, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott, Dermott Elementary School and Dermott High School.
How many public schools are located in Dermott?
3 public schools are located in Dermott.
What is the racial composition of students in Dermott?
Dermott public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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