Acorn High School vs Des Arc High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acorn High School
Mena · Public high · Grades 7–12
281 students
Des Arc High School
Des Arc · Public high · Grades 7–12
279 students
| Measure | Acorn High School Mena, Arkansas | Des Arc High School Des Arc, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 276 | #42 of 276 |
| National rank | #7625 of 16,910 | #6170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 281 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Mena | Des Arc |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Des Arc High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 52.8).
- •Des Arc High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Des Arc High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Acorn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 73.5%).
- •Acorn High School does better on students per teacher (5.4 vs 12.7).
- •Acorn High School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 279.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acorn High School better than Des Arc High School?
On the Success Index (US), Des Arc High School ranks higher (58.5 vs 52.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acorn High School and Des Arc High School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Mena and Des Arc in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acorn High School: 281. Des Arc High School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acorn High School and Des Arc High School rank in Arkansas?
Acorn High School is 68th of 276 and Des Arc High School is 42nd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).