De Queen High School is proud to announce two prestigious honors recognizing the school’s commitment to academic excellence and student success. The school has been awarded the 2024 College Success Award from GreatSchools and named among the 2025 Best Schools in America by Niche, the leading college and school search platform.
As part of Niche’s 2025 rankings, De Queen High School earned the distinction of being ranked #7 in Best Schools in Arkansas. This prestigious ranking reflects the school’s exceptional performance, including academic excellence, extracurricular opportunities, and feedback from students, parents, and alumni.
The GreatSchools College Success Award celebrates public high schools that excel at preparing students for college enrollment and success. De Queen High School is one of 1,436 schools in 19 states to receive this recognition, highlighting its strong track record of graduating students who are ready for college-level coursework and persist to their second year of postsecondary education.
"We are so excited about both of these awards. Our school board, teachers, staff, and students work extremely hard!" said Audrey Chandler, Principal at De Queen High School. Chandler continued, "It takes a village, and we have an outstanding village!"
De Queen High School attributes its success to a combination of best practices, including:
Providing access to rigorous academic offerings both within school and through extracurricular programs.
Systematically identifying and supporting students at risk of adverse academic outcomes.
Offering robust academic and college counseling to prepare students for future success.
“We applaud De Queen High School for prioritizing a high-quality public education that puts students on the path to bright futures,” said Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools. “It’s inspiring to see how an entire school community — students, teachers, and families — can work together in pursuit of a common goal: success for all.”
De Queen High School extends its gratitude to the staff, students, parents, and the broader community for their ongoing support, which makes these national recognitions possible.