| Index | Des Arc | Arkansas | National |
| Average Test Scores | 66% | 45% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 2 | 860 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 165 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 98 | 7,963 |
| Index | Des Arc | Arkansas | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 75.8% | 80.7% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 74.2% | 79.0% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 33.7% | 50.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 11.6% | 27.9% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 7.0% | 21.5% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 0.1% | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 2 public schools, n/a private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Des Arc. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Des Arc, AR schools is 66%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Des Arc, AR, an average of 75.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 74.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Carlisle, AR | 2,248 | 41% | 15.1% |
| Hazen, AR | 1,724 | 37% | 22.4% |
| Des Arc, AR | 1,334 | 66% | 37.0% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Cole Camp, MO | 1,334 | 60% | 25.3% |
| Stamford, NY | 1,334 | 40% | 17.7% |
| Kamiah, ID | 1,334 | 33% | 30.9% |
| Ortonville, MI | 1,334 | 46% | 3.9% |
| Crested Butte, CO | 1,335 | 52% | 7.8% |
| Des Arc, AR | 1,334 | 66% | 37.0% |
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