For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 913 students in 71730, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71730, AR are Parkers Chapel High School and Barton Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71730 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71730, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71730, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
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
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Barton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Faulkner St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
Gr: 7-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
71730, Arkansas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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 71730, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71730, AR include Parkers Chapel High School and Barton Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71730?
2 public middle schools are located in 71730.
What is the racial composition of students in 71730?
71730 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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