For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 629 students in Desha County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Desha County, AR are Dumas High School and Mcgehee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desha County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Desha County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Desha County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dumas High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Desha County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dumas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 Dan Gill Drive
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mcgehee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Oak Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5026
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5026
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 high schools in Desha County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Desha County, AR include Dumas High School and Mcgehee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Desha County?
2 public high schools are located in Desha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Desha County?
Desha County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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