For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,208 students in Prairie County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Prairie County, AR are Des Arc Elementary School, Des Arc High School and Hazen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Prairie County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Prairie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Hickory St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Des Arc High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Main St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Hazen High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
477 N Hazen Ave
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4546
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4546
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Hazen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
477 N Hazen Ave
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4547
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4547
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Prairie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
477 N Hazen Ave
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
710 E Sycamore
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prairie County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Prairie County, AR include Des Arc Elementary School, Des Arc High School and Hazen High School.
How many public schools are located in Prairie County?
4 public schools are located in Prairie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie County?
Prairie County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Prairie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Prairie County include: Hazen High School vs. Des Arc High School, Des Arc High School vs. Hazen High School
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