Alma Intermediate School vs Van Buren High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Intermediate School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
685 students
Van Buren High School
Van Buren · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Alma Intermediate School Alma, Arkansas | Van Buren High School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 511 | #109 of 276 |
| National rank | #27003 of 50,301 | #9248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 685 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| city | Alma | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.2 vs 46.8).
- •Alma Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Van Buren High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Alma Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 57.9%).
- •Van Buren High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 19.6).
- •Van Buren High School is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 685.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma Intermediate School better than Van Buren High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alma Intermediate School and Van Buren High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Alma and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Intermediate School: 685. Van Buren High School: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Intermediate School and Van Buren High School rank in Arkansas?
Alma Intermediate School is 236th of 511 and Van Buren High School is 109th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).