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Des Arc High School

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Des Arc High School ranks 43 rd of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 85% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Des Arc High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 264 students in Des Arc, Arkansas. The school is part of the Des Arc School District, which is ranked 21 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Des Arc High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 12th and 68th over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally higher than the state averages, with many grade levels and subject areas exceeding 40% proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.8%), Reading (35.1%), and Mathematics (48.5%) for all grades are significantly above the state averages.

Compared to the nearby high schools of Brinkley High School, Carlisle High School, and Hazen High School, Des Arc High School stands out with its higher academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school is able to achieve strong academic results while serving a more economically disadvantaged student population.

279

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,482

Per pupil spending ?

73.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Main Street
Des Arc, AR 72040

(870) 256-4166

District: Des Arc School District

Feeder schools for Des Arc High School:

Elementary:

Des Arc Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

African American:

9.0%

Hispanic:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (41% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Arkansas high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

77^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

43^rd of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 250Des Arc School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	67.9	77 of 324	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	58 of 335	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	69 of 330	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	81.2	42 of 318	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	34 of 330	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	89.1	20 of 319	93.7%	★★★★★
2018	86.0	24 of 318	92.5%	★★★★★
2017	81.9	28 of 315	91.1%	★★★★★
2016	77.6	39 of 312	87.5%	★★★★☆
2015	88.9	14 of 275	94.9%	★★★★★
2014	72.7	59 of 280	78.9%	★★★★☆
2013	43.1	179 of 278	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.1	141 of 265	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.6	141 of 264	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.3	92 of 254	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.0	88 of 240	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.7	73 of 223	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.3	81 of 225	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.7	66 of 206	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	41.1	134 of 208	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	43 of 291	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	55 of 305	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	68.7	68 of 295	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	38 of 282	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	29 of 290	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.0	12 of 282	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	73.6	38 of 263	85.6%	★★★★☆
2017	83.7	23 of 264	91.3%	★★★★★
2016	61.3	88 of 269	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.1	106 of 267	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.8	89 of 268	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	40.7	177 of 271	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	34.2	195 of 266	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	46.6	146 of 266	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.0	153 of 262	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.1	62 of 261	76.2%	★★★★☆
2008	44.4	134 of 256	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.8	157 of 258	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	64.9	43 of 232	81.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+11 vs state

Mathematics48%+10 vs state

Biology47%+9 vs state

Algebra43%+12 vs state

English Language Arts39%+4 vs state

Reading35%~ state avg

Geometry32%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Des Arc High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Des Arc High School	Public	7-12	600 Main Street	Des Arc	72040	Prairie County	Des Arc School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 256-4166	279	23	12.2	73.5%	243 (87.1%)	25 (9.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	75.1	43^rd of 291 public high schools	85.2%		71.6	55^th of 305 public high schools	82.0%	12	29.5	48.2	39.6	36.4	38.8	23.5	42.9	37.5	36.4	35.1	39.2	57.7	48.5	40.0	43.2		25.0	32.5	41.2	57.2	49.5	45.5	47.0	$13,482	$786	$12,696
Hazen High School	Public	7-12	100 East Cleveland	Hazen	72064	Prairie County	Hazen School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 255-4546	229	22	10.2	72.1%	187 (81.7%)	32 (14.0%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	20.4	251^st of 291 public high schools	13.7%		33.2	218^th of 305 public high schools	28.5%	33	14.0	13.3	12.5	23.9	16.3	16.3	16.6	12.5	23.9	17.6	20.9	19.2	20.2	0.0	2.9	41.7	5.6	12.7	16.3	6.6	12.3	18.1	17.7	$14,750	$481	$14,269
Brinkley High School	Public	7-12	200 Tiger Drive	Brinkley	72021	Monroe County	Brinkley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 734-5005	170	52	3.2	100.0%	30 (17.6%)	130 (76.5%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12.2	274^th of 291 public high schools	5.8%		14.8	282^nd of 305 public high schools	7.5%	8	9.0	17.4	7.5	4.3	9.2	9.0	17.3	7.5	13.0	11.1	18.2	5.3	12.2	13.1	16.7		0.0	0.0	4.5	8.7	6.6	9.5	8.7	$16,455	$1,927	$14,528
Carlisle High School	Public	7-12	145 Raborn Road	Carlisle	72024	Lonoke County	Carlisle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 552-3196	280	35	8.0	61.1%	228 (81.4%)	22 (7.9%)	19 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	28.9	228^th of 291 public high schools	21.6%		29.4	237^th of 305 public high schools	22.3%	9	31.6	22.2	25.5	19.5	25.1	35.1	24.4	27.4	19.5	27.1	38.6	16.7	30.2	7.2	15.3		6.8	9.3	35.1	28.9	32.3	22.3	21.3	$17,555	$804	$16,751

Frequently Asked Questions about Des Arc High School

How many students attend Des Arc High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 279 students attended Des Arc High School.

What is the racial makeup of Des Arc High School?

Students at Des Arc High School are 87% White, 9% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is Des Arc High School a good school?

Des Arc High School ranks 43^rd of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Des Arc High School?

Des Arc High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Des Arc Elementary School

What district is Des Arc High School in?

Des Arc School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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