For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 799 students in Van Buren County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, AR are Clinton High School, South Side High School and Shirley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Van Buren County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clinton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Van Buren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6070
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6070
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
South Side High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Southside Road
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Shirley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Blue Devil Drive
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Van Buren County, AR include Clinton High School, South Side High School and Shirley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Van Buren County?
3 public high schools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Van Buren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Van Buren County include: South Side High School vs. Shirley High School, South Side High School vs. Clinton High School, Clinton High School vs. South Side High School
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