For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,717 students in Union County, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 320 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Union County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, AR are Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 East 5th
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Parkers Chapel Road
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N College
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Mlk Jr. Blvd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
Gr: 5-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Smackover Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Magnolia St.
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3601
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3601
Gr: PK-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
Norphlet Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 School St
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-1002
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-1002
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Holly Street
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4043
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4043
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Yocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 South College
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
Gr: K-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Junction City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Elm Street
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4048
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4048
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Smackover High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckaroo Lane
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Strong-huttig Schools
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 S. Concord
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-3040
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-3040
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
735 S Concord
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-2321
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-2321
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
735 Frost
Huttig, AR 71747
(870) 943-2411
Huttig, AR 71747
(870) 943-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
P.o. Box 408
Huttig, AR 71747
(870) 943-2202
Huttig, AR 71747
(870) 943-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
8430 Mt. Holly Hwy.
Mount Holly, AR 71758
(870) 554-2341
Mount Holly, AR 71758
(870) 554-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
8430 Mt. Holly Hwy.
Mount Holly, AR 71758
(870) 554-2551
Mount Holly, AR 71758
(870) 554-2551
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 24%
2000 Ripley Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
301 Mcmillian Dr
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-2781
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-2781
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1221 S Jackson St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
Gr: K-4 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 58%
635 S Concord
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-2312
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-2312
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
635 S Concord
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-2944
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-2944
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
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
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
West Woods Elementary Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1600 N Bradford
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
Gr: 1-4 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, AR include Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
15 public schools are located in Union County.
What percentage of students in Union County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Washington Middle School vs. Barton Jr. High School, Junction City High School vs. Parkers Chapel High School, El Dorado High School vs. Parkers Chapel High School
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