For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,213 students in Sevier County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sevier County, AR are Dequeen Junior High School, Horatio High School and Dequeen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sevier County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public high schools.
Sevier County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dequeen High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sevier County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1803 West Coulter Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
Gr: 8-9 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Horatio High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Metcalf
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1900
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1900
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Dequeen High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 School Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
Gr: 10-12 | 550 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
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 high schools in Sevier County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sevier County, AR include Dequeen Junior High School, Horatio High School and Dequeen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sevier County?
4 public high schools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sevier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sevier County include: Dequeen High School vs. Horatio High School, Horatio High School vs. Dequeen High School
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