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Barton High School

9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312

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Barton High School serves 347 students in grades 7-12.

Barton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Barton High School's student population of 347 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

347 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Barton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Barton High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Barton High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Barton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

37%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Barton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

58%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Barton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Barton High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

80-89%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Barton High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

11%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Barton School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barton High School's ranking?

Barton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Barton High School?

The graduation rate of Barton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Barton High School?

347 students attend Barton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Barton High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton High School?

Barton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Barton High School offer ?

Barton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Barton High School part of?

Barton High School is part of Barton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education