For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 799 students in Van Buren County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, AR are Clinton High School, South Side High School and Shirley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Van Buren County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clinton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Van Buren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6035
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6035
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
South Side High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 Southside Rd
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Shirley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Blue Devil Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Van Buren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
1243 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Grades: 4-6
| 311 students
P.0. Box 4
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Grades: K-6
| 40 students
P.o. Box 4
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, AR include Clinton High School, South Side High School and Shirley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Van Buren County?
3 public high schools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Van Buren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Van Buren County include: Shirley High School vs. South Side High School, South Side High School vs. Clinton High School, South Side High School vs. Shirley High School
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