For the 2025 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 11% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), 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 88%.
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Desha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
P O Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
P O Box 41
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 86 students
710 South Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 5-6
| 230 students
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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