For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,349 students in Van Buren, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Van Buren, AR are Northridge Middle School, Butterfield Trail Middle School and River Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Van Buren, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 North 11 St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Van Buren, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Van Buren, AR include Northridge Middle School, Butterfield Trail Middle School and River Valley Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Van Buren?
3 public middle schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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