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Best De Queen Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,365 students in De Queen, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in De Queen, 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.
De Queen, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in De Queen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in De Queen, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1803 W. Coulter Drive
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
233 Treating Plant Road
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
1803 West Coulter Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3077
Gr: 8-9 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Dequeen High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 School Drive
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dequeen Primary
235 Treating Plant Road
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 De Queen, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in De Queen, AR include Dequeen Middle School, Dequeen Elementary School and Dequeen Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in De Queen?
6 public schools are located in De Queen.
What is the racial composition of students in De Queen?
De Queen public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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