Van Buren High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Buren, Arkansas 72956 · Van Buren School District
#109 of 276 high schools in Arkansas
#9248 of 16,910 nationally
About Van Buren High School
Van Buren High School is a public high school located in Van Buren, in the Van Buren School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades 10–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,232 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 109th of 276 ranked high schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,232.
There are 10 schools in Van Buren; Van Buren High School ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van Buren High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Buren High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Van Buren · Public other · Grades 9–9
468 students · 1.2 km away
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students · 1.4 km away
Parkview Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 1.8 km away
King Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 2.1 km away
Oliver Springs Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 2.2 km away
Butterfield Trail Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students · 2.3 km away
Northridge Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students · 2.8 km away
Rena Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 3.4 km away
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students · 6.0 km away
Spradling Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
El Dorado High School
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,235 students
Sheridan High School
Sheridan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
Searcy High School
Searcy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
Russellville High School
Russellville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
Benton High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,298 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Buren High School a good school?
Van Buren High School has a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #109 of 276 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van Buren High School rank in Arkansas?
Van Buren High School ranks #109 of 276 high schools in Arkansas and #9248 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Buren High School?
Van Buren High School had 1,232 students in 2025.
Is Van Buren High School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Buren High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 10–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Buren High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Buren High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.