For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 610 students in Barton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Barton School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
610 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
75%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
35%
19%
% White
57%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,749 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,043 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,749
$13,132
Spending / Student
$19,043
$13,043
Best Barton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Barton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-6867
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-6867
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barton School District?
Barton School District manages 2 public schools serving 610 students.
What is the rank of Barton School District?
Barton School District is ranked #217 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton School District?
57% of Barton School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barton School District?
Barton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Barton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,043 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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