Barton Jr. High School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Jr. High School
El Dorado · Public middle · Grades 5–8
540 students
Washington Middle School
El Dorado · Public middle · Grades 5–6
581 students
| Measure | Barton Jr. High School El Dorado, Arkansas | Washington Middle School El Dorado, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 211 | #158 of 211 |
| National rank | #8267 of 15,369 | #10333 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 540 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | El Dorado | El Dorado |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton Jr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 37.7).
- •Barton Jr. High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Barton Jr. High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Barton Jr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 67.1%).
- •Barton Jr. High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 540.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barton Jr. High School better than Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barton Jr. High School ranks higher (47.1 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barton Jr. High School and Washington Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between El Dorado and El Dorado in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Jr. High School: 540. Washington Middle School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Jr. High School and Washington Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Barton Jr. High School is 128th of 211 and Washington Middle School is 158th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).