For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 144 students in 71638, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 71638, AR is Dermott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71638 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71638, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71638, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in 71638, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71638, AR include Dermott High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71638?
1 public middle schools are located in 71638.
What is the racial composition of students in 71638?
71638 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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