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Dermott High School vs. Mcgehee High School

Should you attend Dermott High School or Mcgehee High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dermott High School
525 E Speedway St
Dermott, AR 71638
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mcgehee High School
1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dermott High School ranks 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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Mcgehee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 144 students in grades 7-12, Dermott High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Mcgehee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
144 students
324 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dermott High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcgehee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dermott High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcgehee High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dermott High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcgehee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dermott High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dermott School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcgehee High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcgehee School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#932 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#943 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dermott High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcgehee High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dermott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dermott School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcgehee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcgehee School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dermott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dermott School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcgehee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcgehee School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dermott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dermott School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcgehee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcgehee School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
90-94%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dermott High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dermott School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mcgehee High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mcgehee School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dermott High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mcgehee High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
30
-
Grade 8 Students
23
-
Grade 9 Students
33
85
Grade 10 Students
28
86
Grade 11 Students
15
84
Grade 12 Students
15
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcgehee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mcgehee School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcgehee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcgehee School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dermott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dermott School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcgehee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcgehee School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
96%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dermott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dermott School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcgehee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcgehee School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dermott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dermott School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcgehee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcgehee School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dermott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dermott School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcgehee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcgehee School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dermott High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dermott School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcgehee High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcgehee School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dermott High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dermott School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcgehee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcgehee School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
(17-18 School Year Data)
9%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dermott High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dermott School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcgehee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcgehee School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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