Best El Dorado Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 913 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkers Chapel High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Barton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Faulkner St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
Gr: 7-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in El Dorado, Arkansas

El Dorado, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 Ripley Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
505 Dixie Dr
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5081
Gr: PK-4
1221 S Jackson St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
Gr: K-4 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 58%
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1600 N Bradford
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
Gr: 1-4 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 90%

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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