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Sevier County

Arkansas · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 3,014 students, in a county of 15,712 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
3,014
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,527
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.8%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DEQUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,320 students · 3 districts in Sevier County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sevier County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
57%
Hispanic
36%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
11%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
2%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
3%
Bachelor's+
9.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
35
28.4% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DEQUEEN PRIMARYDequeenElementaryKG-02576·
DEQUEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDequeenElementary03-05523·
DEQUEEN HIGH SCHOOLDequeenHigh10-12481·
DEQUEEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLDequeenSecondary08-09397·
HORATIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHoratioElementaryKG-06373·
DEQUEEN MIDDLE SCHOOLDequeenMiddle06-07343·
HORATIO HIGH SCHOOLHoratioHigh07-12321·
COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UADequeenHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Sevier County?
Sevier County, Arkansas has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,014 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sevier County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Sevier County?
DEQUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Sevier County, serving approximately 2,320 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sevier County?
Sevier County has roughly 15,712 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sevier County?
Median household income in Sevier County is $53,527, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sevier County?
Approximately 9.3% of adults 25 and older in Sevier County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sevier County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 74.8% of students in Sevier County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 72.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sevier County schools?
Across Sevier County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sevier County?
Sevier County residents are approximately 57% White, 36% Hispanic, 5% Black, 11% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sevier County is owner-occupied?
Sevier County has about 6,791 housing units, of which roughly 67.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data