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Dequeen High School

Q: Is Dequeen High School a good school?

Dequeen High School ranks 188 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 10-12

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 35% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Dequeen High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in the Dequeen School District in De Queen, Arkansas. With 522 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the school has faced varying performance over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 59th to 188th out of Arkansas high schools and a current 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dequeen High School's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in 2024-2025 of 29.3% in English Language Arts, 32.7% in Reading, 11% in Geometry, and 15% in Biology. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.61% to 77.46% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In comparison, nearby Dierks High School and Horatio High School have higher test scores and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The declining performance of Dequeen High School, as evidenced by its drop in statewide ranking from 59th to 188th over the past few years, suggests a need for the school's leadership and the Dequeen School District to closely examine the factors contributing to this trend and develop a comprehensive plan to address the challenges and improve the educational experience for Dequeen High School students.

550

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,937

Per pupil spending ?

75.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

140 School Drive
De Queen, AR 71832

(870) 642-2426

District: De Queen School District

Feeder schools for Dequeen High School:

Elementary:	Dequeen Elementary School
	Dequeen Primary
Middle:	Dequeen Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.4%

White:

29.3%

Pacific Islander:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 81st percentile in 2024 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (23% vs 34% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 81st-percentile peak (2024) to 35th (2025)

!Biology scores 23 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg35%

Arkansas avg34%

188^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

89^th of 250De Queen School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	38.0	188 of 291	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	71.2	59 of 305	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	57.5	116 of 295	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.9	98 of 282	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	98 of 290	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.8	147 of 282	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.8	118 of 263	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.1	60 of 264	77.3%	★★★★☆
2016	60.0	90 of 269	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	30.5	197 of 267	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	55.6	103 of 268	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.8	107 of 271	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.8	157 of 266	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.0	142 of 266	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.8	162 of 262	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	27.8	213 of 261	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	50.6	111 of 256	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	24.4	209 of 258	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.6	140 of 232	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading33%-3 vs state

English Language Arts29%-5 vs state

Biology15%-23 vs state

Geometry11%-11 vs state

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by a teacher
Monday, August 29, 2022

De Queen School District offers a quality education to all students. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. Parents are always welcome! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dequeen High School	Public	10-12	140 School Drive	De Queen	71832	Sevier County	De Queen School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 642-2426	550	58	9.4	75.5%	161 (29.3%)	11 (2.0%)	343 (62.4%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	20 (3.6%)	8 (1.5%)	38	188^th of 291 public high schools	35.4%		71.2	59^th of 305 public high schools	80.7%	129				29.3	29.3				32.7	32.7								11.1	11.0					14.9	15.0	$11,937	$422	$11,515
Cossatot Community College Of The Ua	Public	9-12	183 College Drive	De Queen	71832	Sevier County	Cossatot Community College Of The Ua	No	No	No	No	(870) 584-4471	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Horatio High School	Public	7-12	1101 Metcalf	Horatio	71842	Sevier County	Horatio School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 832-1900	335	51	6.5	83.3%	220 (65.7%)	8 (2.4%)	92 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	57.6	103^rd of 291 public high schools	64.6%		63.7	90^th of 305 public high schools	70.5%	13	22.5	22.3	26.0	26.2	24.0	27.4	26.9	24.0	38.1	28.5	25.8	24.6	25.2		30.6	33.4		26.8	26.2	30.7	20.7	25.6		39.0	39.0
Dierks High School	Public	7-12	900 Old Hwy 70 West	Dierks	71833	Howard County	Dierks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 286-3234	253	55	4.6	81.4%	223 (88.1%)	2 (0.8%)	24 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	18.9	255^th of 291 public high schools	12.4%		41.7	181^st of 305 public high schools	40.7%	74	20.5	38.1	15.3	20.5	23.2	28.2	40.5	17.3	28.2	27.9	41.0	48.1	43.9	73.3	8.1	25.9	28.6	0.0	8.5	25.6	45.3	35.8	18.3		22.6	$15,193	$894	$14,299

Frequently Asked Questions about Dequeen High School

How many students attend Dequeen High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 550 students attended Dequeen High School.

What schools feed into Dequeen High School?

Dequeen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dequeen Elementary School
Elementary : Dequeen Primary
Middle : Dequeen Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Dequeen High School?

Students at Dequeen High School are 62% Hispanic, 29% White, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Dequeen High School in?

De Queen School District

Is Dequeen High School a good school?

Dequeen High School ranks 188^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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