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Parkers Chapel High School

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Parkers Chapel High School ranks 111 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

111^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 62% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Parkers Chapel High School in El Dorado, AR, is a small, high-performing public school serving 356 students in grades 7 through 12, and it stands out as a top academic choice in the area thanks to exceptional math performance and efficient use of resources.

One of the school's biggest strengths is its math program, which creates a clear path to success. In 7th grade, 60.6% of students are proficient in math, well above the state average, and this foundation leads to an outstanding 90.5% proficiency rate in 8th-grade Algebra. This strong pipeline continues into high school, where Parkers Chapel students taking Algebra still outperform the state. However, Geometry is a notable weak spot, with only 27.5% of students proficient, suggesting the transition from Algebra to Geometry is a challenge. Compared to nearby schools, Parkers Chapel consistently outperforms El Dorado High School in English, reading, and science, and it has shown a strong recovery after a dip in rankings, while Smackover High School and Junction City High School have struggled with declines or consistently low performance.

The school also excels at keeping students engaged and on track, with a very low dropout rate of 0.5% and a high graduation rate of 93.6%. A key factor is its low student-to-teacher ratio of 5.6:1, which allows for personalized attention, and it achieves this with lower per-student spending ($11,297) than nearby districts like Smackover Norphlet School District ($14,821) and El Dorado School District ($14,216). This combination of strong academics, efficient operations, and a supportive environment makes the Parkers Chapel School District a standout choice for families in the region.

356

Students ?

5.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,297

Per pupil spending ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

209 Parkers Chapel Road
El Dorado, AR 71730

(870) 862-4641

District: Parkers Chapel School District

Feeder schools for Parkers Chapel High School:

Elementary:

Parkers Chapel Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

African American:

11.0%

Hispanic:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (88%)

✓Above the Arkansas median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg51%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

88^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

111^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 251Parkers Chapel School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	88 of 327	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	66.6	87 of 324	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	27 of 335	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	30 of 330	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	59 of 318	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	47.5	186 of 330	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.9	109 of 319	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.7	130 of 318	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.7	124 of 315	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.5	88 of 312	71.8%	★★★★☆
2015	68.2	61 of 275	77.8%	★★★★☆
2014	73.0	56 of 280	80.0%	★★★★☆
2013	74.5	57 of 278	79.5%	★★★★☆
2012	74.8	49 of 265	81.5%	★★★★☆
2011	81.1	24 of 264	90.9%	★★★★★
2010	77.8	36 of 254	85.8%	★★★★☆
2009	88.2	8 of 240	96.7%	★★★★★
2007	88.7	7 of 225	96.9%	★★★★★
2006	78.2	24 of 206	88.3%	★★★★☆
2005	78.6	30 of 208	85.6%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	111 of 293	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.8	61 of 291	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	43.8	173 of 305	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.5	169 of 295	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.7	81 of 282	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	63.2	74 of 290	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	93 of 282	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	80 of 263	69.6%	★★★★☆
2017	74.2	45 of 264	83.0%	★★★★☆
2016	54.6	113 of 269	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.9	52 of 267	80.5%	★★★★☆
2014	82.1	13 of 268	95.1%	★★★★★
2013	79.6	17 of 271	93.7%	★★★★★
2012	77.3	17 of 266	93.6%	★★★★★
2011	74.6	23 of 266	91.4%	★★★★★
2010	71.0	36 of 262	86.3%	★★★★☆
2009	84.0	8 of 261	96.9%	★★★★★
2008	73.5	24 of 256	90.6%	★★★★★
2007	77.2	16 of 258	93.8%	★★★★★
2006	79.2	10 of 232	95.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra55%+18 vs state

Mathematics51%+7 vs state

Science46%~ state avg

Biology44%~ state avg

Reading43%+3 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Geometry28%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, August 22, 2011

PC is the best! Caring administration, awesome teachers, and great parent involvement. LOVE it here in this district!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkers Chapel High School	Public	7-12	209 Parkers Chapel Road	El Dorado	71730	Union County	Parkers Chapel School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 862-4641	356	63	5.6	38.2%	281 (78.9%)	39 (11.0%)	18 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	58.8	111^th of 293 public high schools	62.1%		67.8	61^st of 291 public high schools	79.0%	50	44.2	38.5	38.9	37.7	39.9	44.3	44.3	44.5	39.3	43.0	60.6	32.3	51.1	90.5	37.2	54.7	100.0	9.8	27.5	47.5	44.2	46.0	100.0	30.0	44.0	$11,297	$622	$10,675
El Dorado High School	Public	9-12	2000 Wildcat Drive	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5100	1,235	134	9.2		455 (36.8%)	553 (44.8%)	148 (12.0%)	17 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.9%)	56.3	120^th of 293 public high schools	59.0%		59.3	90^th of 291 public high schools	69.1%	30			39.6	32.0	35.3			40.8	32.9	36.3					47.7	47.2	94.4	18.4	23.2				90.0	34.8	38.6	$14,216	$1,510	$12,706
South Arkansas Community College Technical Center	Public	9-12	3696 E Main Rd	El Dorado	71730	Union County	South Ark Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 864-7110	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Junction City High School	Public	7-12	500 North Elm Street	Junction City	71749	Union County	Junction City School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 899-4048	317	67	4.7	69.7%	162 (51.1%)	148 (46.7%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.8	208^th of 293 public high schools	29.0%		28.9	227^th of 291 public high schools	22.0%	19	38.3	23.0	37.0	20.4	29.4	42.6	23.1	34.7	20.4	29.9	39.6	38.5	39.0		32.6	32.6		8.2	8.2	29.8	23.1	26.2		26.5	26.5	$18,967	$377	$18,589
Smackover High School	Public	9-12	1 Buckaroo Lane	Norphlet	71762	Union County	Smackover Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3101	347	66	5.2	43.8%	254 (73.2%)	68 (19.6%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	61.3	97^th of 293 public high schools	66.9%		34.5	206^th of 291 public high schools	29.2%	109			42.0	39.6	40.7			38.3	43.8	41.3					35.9	35.9		9.5	10.6					39.8	40.0	$14,821	$1,049	$13,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkers Chapel High School

What is the racial makeup of Parkers Chapel High School?

Students at Parkers Chapel High School are 79% White, 11% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Parkers Chapel High School?

Parkers Chapel High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Parkers Chapel Elementary School

What district is Parkers Chapel High School in?

Parkers Chapel School District

How many students attend Parkers Chapel High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 356 students attended Parkers Chapel High School.

Is Parkers Chapel High School a good school?

Parkers Chapel High School ranks 111^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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