For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 308 students in Barton, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Barton, AR is Barton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Barton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Barton, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barton High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Barton, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barton, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barton, AR include Barton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barton?
1 public high schools are located in Barton.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton?
Barton public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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