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Dequeen High School

Q: Is Dequeen High School a good school?

Dequeen High School ranks 91 st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 10-12

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 69% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Dequeen High School in De Queen, AR, serves 550 students in grades 10 through 12 and is part of the high-performing De Queen School District, which ranks in the 75th percentile statewide. The school has shown remarkable resilience, rebounding from a dip in the 2024-2025 school year to a 2025-2026 state rank of 91 out of 293 (69th percentile, 3 stars), and it serves a community where 75.45% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Dequeen High School stands out for its strong English Language Arts (ELA) and reading proficiency, consistently exceeding state averages and outperforming nearby schools. For example, its ELA proficiency of 43.5% is 12 points higher than Dierks High School (31.5%) and 7.1 points higher than Horatio High School (36.4%). The school also boasts a consistently high graduation rate of 94.3% (2024-2025), well above the state average of 90.1% and more stable than its neighbors, such as Dierks (88.3%) and Horatio (83.6%). Additionally, the district achieves these results with lower spending per student ($11,937) compared to Dierks ($15,193) and Horatio ($13,942), highlighting efficient resource use.

However, a notable weakness is in Geometry, where proficiency is just 11.8%—far below the state average of 26.4% and even Horatio’s 19.6%. This is a persistent issue over the past three years, contrasting with strong performance in Biology (40.7% vs. 42.7% state average). The school’s low student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1 likely supports individualized attention, contributing to its ELA success and high graduation rate, but addressing the Geometry gap remains a key area for improvement.

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: Holding steady — 67th percentile in 2016 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Geometry scores 15 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg42%

Arkansas avg39%

91^st of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

64^th of 251De 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
2026	62.7	91 of 293	68.9%	★★★☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Reading46%+6 vs state

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

Biology41%~ state avg

Geometry12%-15 vs state

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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 (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	62.7	91^st of 293 public high schools	68.9%		38	188^th of 291 public high schools	35.4%	97				43.5	43.5				46.0	46.0								11.8	11.8					40.4	40.7	$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%)	56.9	118^th of 293 public high schools	59.7%		57.6	103^rd of 291 public high schools	64.6%	15	39.2	35.6	35.4	35.5	36.4	39.2	37.3	35.4	33.3	36.4	37.3	38.0	37.6		34.9	43.1		20.5	19.6	35.3	37.3	36.4		43.2	43.2
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%)	35.4	210^th of 293 public high schools	28.3%		18.9	255^th of 291 public high schools	12.4%	45	31.1	27.5	38.5	29.4	31.5	31.1	27.5	35.9	31.4	31.4	53.3	50.0	52.1	68.8	29.2	45.0	33.3	0.0	10.5	31.1	20.0	25.9	43.6		40.0	$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.

Is Dequeen High School a good school?

Dequeen High School ranks 91^st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Dequeen High School in?

De Queen School District

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.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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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