For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 354 students in Chicot County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chicot County, AR are Lakeside Middle School and Dermott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicot County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Chicot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Chicot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Hwy 82 W
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Dermott High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Speedway St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1030
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1030
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Chicot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
878 E Gaines St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-5461
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-5461
525 East Speedway
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1020
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
111 N. Archer Street
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6040
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6040
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
111 N. Archer Street
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6010
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6010
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
365 Hwy 82 W
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2906
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2906
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1110 South Lakeshore
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-5402
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-5402
Gr: PK-2 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chicot County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chicot County, AR include Lakeside Middle School and Dermott High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chicot County?
2 public middle schools are located in Chicot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicot County?
Chicot County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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