For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,012 students in Sevier County, AR (there are , 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 Junior High School and Dequeen Elementary 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 49% (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 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: 6-7
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Junior High School
(Math: 47% | 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
Grades: 8-9
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
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
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Horatio Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Dequeen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
Grades: 10-12
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
Horatio High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2341
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2341
Grades: 7-12
| 328 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
| n/a 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
| 589 students
Sevier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Junior High School and Dequeen Elementary 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 Elementary School vs. Horatio High School
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