For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,047 students in Sevier County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sevier County, AR are Dequeen Middle School, Dequeen Junior 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sevier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: 6-7
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
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: #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
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 middle schools in Sevier County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sevier County, AR include Dequeen Middle School, Dequeen Junior High School and Horatio High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sevier County?
3 public middle schools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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