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Best Desha County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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 score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and 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)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Mcgehee Elementary School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 36%)
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409 Oak St
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%)
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2009 East Ash Street
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%)
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315 S College St
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%)
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709 S Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363

Gr: 3-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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Central Elementary School

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101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954

Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Desha County, AR

Desha County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Arkansas City Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P.o. Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455

Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Arkansas City High School (Closed 2005)

P O Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474

Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 69%

Delta Elementary School (Closed 2007)

P O Box 41
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800

Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Delta High School (Closed 2023)

P.o. Box 41
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800

Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Reed Intermediate School (Closed 2009)

710 South Cherry St
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).