Total enrollment
1,202
+65 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Prairie County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Prairie County operates 4 public K-12 schools inside Arkansas, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,202 (about 301 students per school). The level mix is 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Prairie County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Prairie County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.2% | #27 of 66 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,202 | #66 of 68 | #2,633 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #67 of 68 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #56 of 65 | #1,136 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 73.6% | #35 of 68 | #643 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.8% | #49 of 66 | #1,845 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
8,064
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,202
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,646
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.6%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
694 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
508 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT
658 students · 2 districts in Prairie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Prairie 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Prairie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- DES ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 48.5%
- DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL· 39.0%
- HAZEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 32.3%
- HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL· 16.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Des Arc | Elementary | PK-06 | 379 | · |
| HAZEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Hazen | Elementary | PK-06 | 315 | · |
| DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL | Des Arc | High | 07-12 | 279 | · |
| HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL | Hazen | High | 07-12 | 229 | · |
Cities in Prairie County
About Prairie County
In Arkansas, Prairie County is a rural-scale county of about 8,064 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 1,202 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,646, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%.
For a sense of the school types, Prairie County is built around 2 elementary schools (694 students), and 2 high schools (508).
DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 658 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,202 students, increased 6% from the 1,137 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Prairie County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data