The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation.

Course offerings include regular and Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam or via concurrent credit at University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) and Arkansas Tech University (ATU).

In 2008 and 2011, Dardanelle High School was honored with the EAST Founder's Award.

For the 2012-2014 seasons,[5] the Dardanelle Sand Lizards participate in the 4A Region 4 Conference.

[6] Each year, Dardanelle and rival Danville High School football teams compete for the (Yell County) Judge's Cup.