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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.

7-year change in Prairie County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,202
+11 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 82%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
13%
was 15%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,202
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
White
84%
Hispanic
2%
Black
10%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
2%
Black
13%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 4 schools in Prairie County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DES ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDes ArcElementaryPK-06379·
HAZEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHazenElementaryPK-06315·
DES ARC HIGH SCHOOLDes ArcHigh07-12279·
HAZEN HIGH SCHOOLHazenHigh07-12229·

Cities in Prairie County

Des Arc2 schoolsHazen2 schools

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,202 students, held roughly steady from the 1,191 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in Prairie County?
Prairie County, Arkansas has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,202 students.
How many high schools are in Prairie County?
Prairie County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 508 students.
How many elementary schools are in Prairie County?
Prairie County, Arkansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 694 students.
What is the largest school district in Prairie County?
DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Prairie County, serving approximately 658 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Prairie County?
Prairie County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 8,064, with a median age of 46. About 20.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Prairie County?
Median household income in Prairie County is $51,646, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Prairie County?
Approximately 18.2% of adults 25 and older in Prairie County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Prairie County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 73.6% of students in Prairie County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prairie County schools?
Across Prairie County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Prairie County?
Prairie County residents are approximately 84% White, 2% Hispanic, 10% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data