| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Arc Public Schools | Des Arc | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 636 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hazen School District | Biscoe | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 556 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Prairie County compares
Together they enroll 1,192 students across 4 schools. The largest is Des Arc Public Schools with 636 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Prairie County, Arkansas
Prairie County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Prairie County is Des Arc Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Prairie County, AR?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Prairie County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Prairie County, AR?
Of the districts serving Prairie County, Des Arc Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.