Best High Schools in Van Buren County, AR

Van Buren County, AR has 7 high schools with 1,772 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Van Buren County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Van Buren County meet expectations.

1. Clinton High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students

2. Marshall High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students

3. Quitman High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Quitman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students

4. Nemo Vista High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nemo Vista School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students

5. West Side High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students

6. South Side High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students

7. Shirley High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shirley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 139 Students

Best Middle Schools in Van Buren County, AR

Van Buren County, AR has 4 middle schools with 812 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Van Buren County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Van Buren County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Nemo Vista Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nemo Vista School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students

2. Clinton Jr High School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clinton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students

3. Quitman Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Quitman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students

4. Leslie Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 190 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Van Buren County, AR

Van Buren County, AR has 7 elementary schools with 2,382 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Van Buren County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Van Buren County don't meet expectations.

1. Cowsert Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students

2. Nemo Vista Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nemo Vista School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

3. Marshall Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Searcy County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 293 Students

4. South Side Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students

5. West Side Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students

6. Quitman Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Quitman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

7. Shirley Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shirley School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 180 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Van Buren County, AR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Van Buren County, AR has a total population of 15,796 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Van Buren County, AR

4,966

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Van Buren County, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Buren County, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Buren County, AR.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,004 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Van Buren County, AR Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations