For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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