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

Best Desha County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and 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 of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.

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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dumas High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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709 Dan Gill Dr
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4151

Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #22.

Mcgehee High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600

Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

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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 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).