For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,030 students in Sevier County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 120 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sevier County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Sevier County, AR are Dequeen Junior High School, Dequeen Elementary School and Dequeen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sevier County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sevier County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1803 W Colter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
Grades: 8-9
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Grades: 3-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Grades: 6-7
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Horatio Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Dequeen High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
Grades: 10-12
| 457 students
Rank: #66.
Horatio High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2341
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2341
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cossatot Community College Of The Ua
Vocational School
183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
Grades: K-2
| 587 students
Sevier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dequeen/mena Area Vocational Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
395 S Hornberg Ave
Gillham, AR 71841
(870) 386-2251
Gillham, AR 71841
(870) 386-2251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 88
Lockesburg, AR 71846
(870) 289-4041
Lockesburg, AR 71846
(870) 289-4041
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
128 East Main
Lockesburg, AR 71846
(870) 289-2431
Lockesburg, AR 71846
(870) 289-2431
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sevier County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Sevier County, AR include Dequeen Junior High School, Dequeen Elementary School and Dequeen Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sevier County, AR?
8 public schools are located in Sevier County, AR.
What percentage of students in Sevier County, AR go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sevier County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County, AR?
Sevier County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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