Dermott School District, Arkansas

Dermott School District is a unified school district in Drew County, Chicot County, and Desha County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,943 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 235 sq mi (608 km²) of land.

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Dermott School District in Arkansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,943 ± 398
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Drew County49% of the district’s landChicot County43% of the district’s landDesha County8% of the district’s land
Land area
235 sq mi (608 km²)
Median household income
$31,961 ± $7,108
Median home value
$62,900 ± $11,013
Water area
7.24 sq mi (18.7 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0505170
Coordinates (central point)
33.499908, -91.432958

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dermott School District, largest first

  1. Bowie Township2,650 people
  2. Dermott (city)2,330 people
  3. Halley Township254 people
  4. Collins Township157 people
  5. Bartholomew Township142 people
  6. Collins (CDP)60 people
  7. Jerome (CDP)50 people
  8. Halley (CDP)10 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. McGehee School District20 mi northeast
  2. Lakeside School District (Chicot County)20 mi southeast
  3. Drew Central School District20 mi west
  4. Hamburg School District25 mi southwest
  5. Western Line School District, Mississippi31 mi southeast
  6. West Bolivar Consolidated School District, Mississippi32 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Dermott School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dermott School District before you rely on it.

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