For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,869 students in Union County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, AR are Parkers Chapel High School, Barton Jr. High School and Norphlet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Union County (2026-27)
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%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
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 middle schools in Union County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, AR include Parkers Chapel High School, Barton Jr. High School and Norphlet Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
5 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Union County include: Junction City High School vs. Parkers Chapel High School, Parkers Chapel High School vs. Junction City High School
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