De Queen High School earned a high National ranking among the 2023-2024 Best High Schools, released by the US News. By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, De Queen High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School and gained eligibility to display a U.S. News-trademarked 2023-2024 Best High Schools award “badge”. The highest-ranked U.S. public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading, and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of college-level exams and graduated in high proportions.
Audrey Chandler, DHS principal, said, “I’m so proud of our students, teachers, parents, and the community.” Chandler continued, “It starts at home, and we have excellent support from our parents.” “Our teachers work hard to make a difference, and I’m proud to be part of a wonderful school and district that supports me.