Bigelow High School vs Buffalo Island Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bigelow High School
Bigelow · Public high · Grades 7–12
317 students
Buffalo Island Central High School
Monette · Public high · Grades 7–12
316 students
| Measure | Bigelow High School Bigelow, Arkansas | Buffalo Island Central High School Monette, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 276 | #81 of 276 |
| National rank | #8468 of 16,910 | #8121 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 317 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Bigelow | Monette |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Island Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 49.6).
- •Bigelow High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Buffalo Island Central High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Buffalo Island Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 67.2%).
- •Bigelow High School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.0).
- •Bigelow High School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 316.
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 Bigelow High School better than Buffalo Island Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Island Central High School ranks higher (51.0 vs 49.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bigelow High School and Buffalo Island Central High School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Bigelow and Monette in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigelow High School: 317. Buffalo Island Central High School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigelow High School and Buffalo Island Central High School rank in Arkansas?
Bigelow High School is 92nd of 276 and Buffalo Island Central High School is 81st of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).