Dequeen School District
School District · De Queen, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Dequeen School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dequeen School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dequeen Middle School
Dequeen · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dequeen Elementary School
Dequeen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dequeen Junior High School
Dequeen · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#117 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,490
+$84 vs Arkansas median
District size
2,354 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Dequeen School District ranks #117 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Dequeen School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dequeen Middle School (7.8/10), Dequeen Elementary School (6.7/10), and Dequeen Junior High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dequeen School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dequeen Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Dequeen Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Dequeen Junior High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Dequeen High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dequeen School District
Dequeen School District is a De Queen, Arkansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,354 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $12,490 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Dequeen School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dequeen Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dequeen School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dequeen School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dequeen School District with test data.
Schools in Dequeen School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- De Queen
- Total Enrollment
- 2,354
- Teachers (FTE)
- 186
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dequeen School District?
The average composite rating for Dequeen School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dequeen School District?
Dequeen School District spends $12,490 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dequeen School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dequeen School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dequeen School District?
Dequeen Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dequeen School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dequeen School District?
Across schools in Dequeen School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dequeen School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Dequeen School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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