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Van Buren High School vs. Alma High School

Should you attend Van Buren High School or Alma High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Van Buren High School
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Alma High School
101 E Main
Alma, AR 72921
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Alma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,228 students in grades 10-12, Van Buren High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 978 students in grades 9-12, Alma High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,228 students
978 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Van Buren High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Van Buren High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alma High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Van Buren High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Van Buren School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alma School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#527 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#503 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Van Buren High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alma High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
30%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in AR)
44%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
42%
(Top 30% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 30% in AR)
≥99%
(Top 1% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Van Buren High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alma High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Van Buren High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alma High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
229
Grade 10 Students
437
237
Grade 11 Students
395
283
Grade 12 Students
396
229

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Van Buren High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Van Buren High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Van Buren High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Van Buren High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Van Buren High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Van Buren High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Van Buren High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Van Buren High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Van Buren High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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