El Dorado High School vs Van Buren High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado High School
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,235 students
Van Buren High School
Van Buren · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,232 students
| Measure | El Dorado High School El Dorado, Arkansas | Van Buren High School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 276 | #109 of 276 |
| National rank | #10810 of 16,910 | #9248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,235 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | El Dorado | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 40.6).
- •Van Buren High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Van Buren High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •El Dorado High School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •El Dorado High School is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 1,232.
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 El Dorado High School better than Van Buren High School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren High School ranks higher (46.8 vs 40.6 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 El Dorado High School and Van Buren High School?
About 293 km in a straight line, between El Dorado and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High School: 1,235. Van Buren High School: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High School and Van Buren High School rank in Arkansas?
El Dorado High School is 149th of 276 and Van Buren High School is 109th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).