Best Schools in Van Buren County, AR
Van Buren County, AR has 18 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,966 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Van Buren County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Buren County, AR
The top high schools in Van Buren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
2. Quitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
3. Clinton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
4. West Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
5. South Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
6. Nemo Vista High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nemo Vista School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students
7. Shirley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shirley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 139 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Buren County, AR
The top middle schools in Van Buren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leslie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 190 Students
2. Clinton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
3. Quitman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
4. Nemo Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nemo Vista School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Buren County, AR
The top elementary schools in Van Buren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nemo Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nemo Vista School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
2. Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 293 Students
3. West Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
4. Quitman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
5. Cowsert Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students
6. South Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
7. Shirley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
19.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Van Buren County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Buren County, AR
How many schools are in Van Buren County, AR?
Van Buren County, AR has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,966 students in total.
How do schools in Van Buren County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Van Buren County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Van Buren County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Buren County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Van Buren County
3 places in Van Buren County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Clinton (3)
- Bee Branch (2)
- Shirley (2)
School districts (1)
- Clinton School District (3 schools)