For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 169 students in 71638, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 71638, AR are Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott and Dermott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 71638 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71638, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71638 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dermott High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71638, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Regional Rd
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-3400
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
71638, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
878 E Gaines St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-5461
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-5461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
525 East Speedway
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1020
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71638, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 71638, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott and Dermott High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71638?
2 public high schools are located in 71638.
What is the racial composition of students in 71638?
71638 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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