For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,591 students in El Dorado, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in El Dorado, AR are Parkers Chapel High School and El Dorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in El Dorado have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
El Dorado, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Dorado High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wildcat Drive
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5100
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
South Arkansas Community College Technical Center
Vocational School
3696 E Main Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-7110
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-7110
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in El Dorado, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in El Dorado, AR include Parkers Chapel High School and El Dorado High School.
How many public high schools are located in El Dorado?
3 public high schools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in El Dorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in El Dorado include: El Dorado High School vs. Parkers Chapel High School, Parkers Chapel High School vs. El Dorado High School
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