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Best Crawford County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,326 students in Crawford County, AR.

The top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, AR are Alma High School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Freshman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Crawford County, AR public high schools have an score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.

Crawford County, AR public high school have a of 94%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Alma High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Crawford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Alma High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
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101 East Main
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162

Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Van Buren High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
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2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821

Gr: 10-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #33.

Van Buren Freshman Academy

(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
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821 Pointer Trail East
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160

Gr: 9 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #44.

Mountainburg High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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129 Highway 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146

Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #55.

Cedarville High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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9500 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-7021

Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #66.

Mulberry High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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203 W. Fifth St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1363

Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, AR?

The top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, AR include Alma High School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Freshman Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Crawford County?

7 public high schools are located in Crawford County.

What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?

Crawford County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crawford County include: Alma High School vs. Van Buren High School, Van Buren High School vs. Alma High School, Cedarville High School vs. Van Buren High School