Top Rankings
Dequeen School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,354 students in Dequeen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dequeen School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,354 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dequeen School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
59%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
29%
58%
% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,325 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,325
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,728
$13,043
Best Dequeen School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
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.
Dequeen Junior High School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: 8-9 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Dequeen High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2426
Gr: 10-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,354 students.
What is the rank of Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District is ranked #33 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dequeen School District?
59% of Dequeen School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dequeen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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