For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 610 students in Barton, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Barton, AR are Barton Elementary School and Barton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton, AR public schools 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). Schools in Barton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barton, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barton, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Barton, AR include Barton Elementary School and Barton High School.
How many public schools are located in Barton?
2 public schools are located in Barton.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton?
Barton public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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