For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,779 students in Van Buren, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Van Buren, AR are 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.
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 38% 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 (2026)
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 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
821 Pointer Trail East
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Gr: 9 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 and Van Buren Freshman 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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