Best Desha County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 482 students in Desha County, AR.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Desha County, AR are 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 middle schools have an score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Desha County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Desha County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Conner Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
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Bottom 50%

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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: #22.

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%

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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 middle schools in Desha County, AR?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Desha County, AR include Conner Middle School and Dumas Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Desha County?

2 public middle schools are located in Desha County.

What is the racial composition of students in Desha County?

Desha County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).