For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 913 students in El Dorado, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in El Dorado, 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.
El Dorado, AR public middle schools 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 El Dorado 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in El Dorado, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 554 students
El Dorado, Arkansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 Ripley Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
505 Dixie Dr
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5081
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5081
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1221 S Jackson St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
Grades: K-4
| 190 students
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
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
Grades: 1-4
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in El Dorado, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in El Dorado, AR include Parkers Chapel High School and Barton Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in El Dorado?
2 public middle schools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado 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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