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Dermott School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Dermott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Dermott School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
292 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dermott School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
96%
19%
% White
2%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,911 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,363 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,911
$13,136
Spending / Student
$18,363
$13,047
Best Dermott School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dermott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Speedway St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dermott School District?
Dermott School District manages 2 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Dermott School District?
Dermott School District is ranked #242 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dermott School District?
96% of Dermott School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dermott School District?
Dermott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dermott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,363 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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