For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,012 students in Sevier County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 126 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sevier County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sevier County (2026)
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 Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Gr: 6-7 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Treating Plant Road
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Gr: 3-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Horatio Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Isbell
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1930
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1930
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
235 Treating Plant Road
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
Gr: K-2 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 95%).
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 43% (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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