For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,213 students in Sevier County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Sevier County, AR are Dequeen Junior High School, Dequeen 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Sevier County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dequeen High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sevier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sevier County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Sevier County, AR include Dequeen Junior High School, Dequeen High School and Horatio High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sevier County?
4 public high schools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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