For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,012 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 Middle School, Dequeen Elementary School and Dequeen Junior High 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 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sevier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Gr: 6-7 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Gr: 3-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Dequeen Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1803 W Colter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
Gr: 8-9 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Horatio Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Horatio High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2341
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2341
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Dequeen High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
Gr: 10-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
235 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
Gr: K-2 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Sevier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dequeen/mena Area Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
395 S Hornberg Ave
Gillham, AR 71841
(870) 386-2251
Gillham, AR 71841
(870) 386-2251
Gr: 9-12
P.o. Box 88
Lockesburg, AR 71846
(870) 289-4041
Lockesburg, AR 71846
(870) 289-4041
Gr: K-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 Middle School, Dequeen Elementary School and Dequeen Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sevier County?
8 public schools are located in Sevier County.
What percentage of students in Sevier County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sevier County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sevier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sevier County include: Horatio High School vs. Horatio Elementary School, Horatio Elementary School vs. Horatio High School, Horatio High School vs. Dequeen High School
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