For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,512 students in Union County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, AR are Parkers Chapel High School, El Dorado High School and Junction City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Union County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smackover High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Union County (2025)
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
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 S Timberlane
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5100
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Junction City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Elm Rd
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 924-4576
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 924-4576
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Smackover High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckaroo Ln
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Strong-huttig Schools
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 S Concord
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-7322
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-7322
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 high schools in Union County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, AR include Parkers Chapel High School, El Dorado High School and Junction City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
6 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: El Dorado High School vs. Parkers Chapel High School, Junction City High School vs. Parkers Chapel High School, Parkers Chapel High School vs. El Dorado High School
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