Barton High School
Tel:
(870)572-6867
- Barton High School serves 388 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Barton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Barton High School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 388 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barton High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barton High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #916 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| Black | 41% | 21% |
| White | 56% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barton-lexa School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barton High School is Central High School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central High School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barton Barton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 442 students
0.0 miles
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870)572-3984 0.0 PK-6 442 - West Helena Eliza Miller Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 313 students
6.1 miles
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-3705 6.1 4-6 313 - West Helena Eliza Miller Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 475 students
6.1 miles
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-3705 6.1 PK-3 475 - West Helena Central High School Grades: 7-12 | 633 students
8.0 miles
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-6744 8.0 7-12 633 - Marvell Marvell High School Grades: 7-12 | 172 students
8.5 miles
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870)829-1351 8.5 7-12 172
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