Dermott High School
Tel:
(870)538-1030
- Dermott High School serves 142 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Dermott High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dermott High School's student population of 142 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 142 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dermott High School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dermott High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #827 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| Black | 95% | 21% |
| White | 3% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 48% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dermott School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dermott High School is Dermott Jtc School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mcgehee High School (8.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dermott Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dermott Dermott Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 230 students
0.0 miles
525 E Speedway St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870)538-1010 0.0 PK-6 230 - Dermott Arkansas Consolidated High School - Dermott #3
1.0 miles
878 E Gaines St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870)538-5461 1.0 n/a n/a - Dermott Dermott Jtc School Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
1.0 miles
1001 Regional Rd
Dermott, AR 71638
(870)538-3400 1.0 9-12 38 - Mc Gehee Mcgehee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 737 students
7.3 miles
409 Oak St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870)222-5400 7.3 PK-6 737 - Mc Gehee Mcgehee High School Grades: 7-12 | 503 students
8.7 miles
1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870)222-3600 8.7 7-12 503
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