Barton High School

About Barton High School

Barton High School is a public high school located in the heart of the city of Barton. It is one of the oldest schools in the district, having been founded in 1895. The school offers a variety of educational opportunities, including a full range of Advanced Placement classes and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Barton High School has a strong tradition of academic excellence, with students consistently achieving high scores on standardized tests and performing well in college admissions tests. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and academic teams.
The faculty at Barton High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school has a wide variety of resources available to students, including tutoring services, counseling, and career guidance. The school also has a strong focus on community service and encourages students to participate in volunteer activities.
Barton High School is a great place for students to grow and develop their academic and social skills. With its strong academic program, diverse extracurricular activities, and commitment to community service, Barton High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a high-quality education.

Address:	9546 Hwy 85 S Barton, AR 72312
Phone:	(870) 572-6867
Site:	sites.google.com
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	347 students

Overview Barton High School

Barton High School serves 347 students in grades 7-12.
Barton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Barton High School

Barton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Barton High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.