For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,799 students in Sevier County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sevier County, AR are Dequeen Middle School, Dequeen Elementary School and Horatio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sevier County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Gr: 6-7 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Gr: 3-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Horatio Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-2891
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
235 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
Gr: K-2 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 elementary schools in Sevier County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sevier County, AR include Dequeen Middle School, Dequeen Elementary School and Horatio Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sevier County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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