For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,101 students in Van Buren County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren County, AR are Clinton Jr High School, Clinton Elementary School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Van Buren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
443 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6068
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6068
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
852 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6070
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6070
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Southside Road
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
South Side High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Southside Road
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Shirley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Blue Devil Drive
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Hwy 9 East
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Van Buren County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren County, AR include Clinton Jr High School, Clinton Elementary School and Clinton High School.
How many public schools are located in Van Buren County?
7 public schools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Van Buren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Van Buren County include: South Side High School vs. Shirley High School, South Side High School vs. Clinton High School, Clinton High School vs. South Side High School
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