For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,803 students in Van Buren, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Van Buren, AR are Van Buren High School, Van Buren Freshman Academy and River Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Van Buren, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Van Buren High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Gr: 10-12 | 1,228 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Gr: 9 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Van Buren, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Gr: 5-6 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Gr: K-5
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Van Buren, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Van Buren, AR include Van Buren High School, Van Buren Freshman Academy and River Valley Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Van Buren?
3 public high schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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