For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,047 students in Sevier County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sevier County, AR are Dequeen Middle School, Dequeen Junior High School and Horatio High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sevier County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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 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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sevier County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sevier County, AR include Dequeen Middle School, Dequeen Junior High School and Horatio High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sevier County?
3 public middle schools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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