For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,993 students in Desha County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 159 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Desha County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Desha County, AR are Mcgehee Elementary School, Conner Middle School and Dumas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desha County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Desha County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Desha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 Oak St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Conner Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2009 East Ash Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Dumas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S College St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 S Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Gr: 3-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Dumas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 Dan Gill Dr
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Mcgehee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Desha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 53%
P O Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 69%
P O Box 41
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
P.o. Box 41
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
710 South Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Gr: 5-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Desha County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Desha County, AR include Mcgehee Elementary School, Conner Middle School and Dumas Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Desha County?
7 public schools are located in Desha County.
What percentage of students in Desha County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Desha County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Desha County?
Desha County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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