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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 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.
Public Schools in Dequeen School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (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
District Rank
Dequeen School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
32 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,391 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
15%
# Black Students
46 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
682 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
29%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
106 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
1%
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
187
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
193
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
191
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
2
174
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 Public Schools (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.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Grades: 3-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
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: n/an/a
235 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
Grades: K-2
| 589 students
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 #36 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) 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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