For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 501 students in Desha County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Desha County, AR are Conner Middle School and Dumas Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desha County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Desha County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Desha County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conner Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 East Ash Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Dumas Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S College St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Grades: 7-9
| 260 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 middle schools in Desha County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Desha County, AR include Conner Middle School and Dumas Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Desha County, AR?
2 public middle schools are located in Desha County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Desha County, AR?
Desha County, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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