For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,364 students in Desha County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Desha County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Desha County (2026)
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: 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 elementary schools in Desha County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Desha County, AR include Mcgehee Elementary School, Conner Middle School and Dumas Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Desha County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Desha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Desha County?
Desha County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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