Dermott High School vs McGehee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dermott High School
Dermott · Public high · Grades 7–12
139 students
McGehee High School
McGehee · Public high · Grades 9–12
326 students
| Measure | Dermott High School Dermott, Arkansas | McGehee High School McGehee, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 276 | #245 of 276 |
| National rank | #16143 of 16,910 | #14785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 139 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 21% |
| city | Dermott | McGehee |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGehee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 14.4).
- •McGehee High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 7.5%).
- •McGehee High School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Dermott High School does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 9.6).
- •McGehee High School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 139.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dermott High School better than McGehee High School?
On the Success Index (US), McGehee High School ranks higher (22.9 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dermott High School and McGehee High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Dermott and McGehee in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dermott High School: 139. McGehee High School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dermott High School and McGehee High School rank in Arkansas?
Dermott High School is 271st of 276 and McGehee High School is 245th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).