For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 896 students in El Dorado, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Dorado, AR are Parkers Chapel High School and Barton Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in El Dorado have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in El Dorado, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkers Chapel High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Parkers Chapel Road
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Barton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Faulkner
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in El Dorado, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Dorado, AR include Parkers Chapel High School and Barton Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in El Dorado?
2 public middle schools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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