Dequeen Elementary School vs Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 314 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dequeen Elementary School
De Queen · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
558 students
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
559 students
| Measure | Dequeen Elementary School De Queen, Arkansas | Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary Mountain Home, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 511 | #216 of 511 |
| National rank | #24519 of 50,301 | #26178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 558 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 66% | – |
| city | De Queen | Mountain Home |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dequeen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 48.5).
- •Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 81.9%).
- •Dequeen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 558.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dequeen Elementary School better than Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dequeen Elementary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 48.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dequeen Elementary School and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
About 314 km in a straight line, between De Queen and Mountain Home in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dequeen Elementary School: 558. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dequeen Elementary School and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Dequeen Elementary School is 194th of 511 and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is 216th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).