For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 317 students in 71638, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 71638, AR are Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott, Dermott Elementary School and Dermott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71638 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71638, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 71638, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
71638, Arkansas 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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71638, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 71638, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott, Dermott Elementary School and Dermott High School.
How many public schools are located in 71638?
3 public schools are located in 71638.
What is the racial composition of students in 71638?
71638 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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