Central Elementary School vs Van Buren High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Van Buren High School
Van Buren · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas | Van Buren High School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 511 | #109 of 276 |
| National rank | #38457 of 50,301 | #9248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 466 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| city | Van Buren | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 30.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Van Buren High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Van Buren High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 75.3%).
- •Van Buren High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 18.6).
- •Van Buren High School is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 466.
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 Central Elementary School better than Van Buren High School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren High School ranks higher (46.8 vs 30.1 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 Central Elementary School and Van Buren High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 466. Van Buren High School: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Van Buren High School rank in Arkansas?
Central Elementary School is 393rd of 511 and Van Buren High School is 109th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).