For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,111 students in De Witt, AR.
The top ranked public schools in De Witt, AR are Dewitt Middle School, Dewitt Elementary School and Dewitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in De Witt have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in De Witt, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 W 16th St
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1718 S Grandview Dr
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 S Grandview Dr
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
De Witt, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 N Jackson Street
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Witt, AR?
The top ranked public schools in De Witt, AR include Dewitt Middle School, Dewitt Elementary School and Dewitt High School.
How many public schools are located in De Witt?
3 public schools are located in De Witt.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt?
De Witt public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in De Witt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in De Witt include: Dewitt Middle School vs. Dewitt High School, Dewitt Elementary School vs. Dewitt High School, Dewitt High School vs. Dewitt Elementary School
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