For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 516 students in Prairie County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Prairie County, AR are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Prairie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Prairie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 middle schools in Prairie County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Prairie County, AR include Des Arc High School and Hazen High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Prairie County?
2 public middle schools are located in Prairie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie County?
Prairie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Prairie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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