| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGehee School District | Arkansas City | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,098 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Dumas School District | Dumas | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 1,001 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Marvell School District | Snow Lake | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 331 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Desha County compares
Together they enroll 2,430 students across 9 schools. The largest is McGehee School District with 1,098 students. Districts here average 1.7/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Desha County, Arkansas
Desha County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Desha County is McGehee School District (3/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Desha County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Desha County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Desha County, AR?
Of the districts serving Desha County, McGehee School District has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 25th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.