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 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Van Buren, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Van Buren High School, with 91% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 10-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Grades: 9
| 470 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Van Buren, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Grades: 5-6
| 472 students
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
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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