For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,838 students in 72956, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 72956, AR are Van Buren High School, Van Buren Freshman Academy and River Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72956 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in 72956, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72956 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Van Buren High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 72956, AR Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Buren High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Grades: 10-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Grades: 9
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
72956, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Grades: 5-6
| 472 students
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72956, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72956, AR include Van Buren High School, Van Buren Freshman Academy and River Valley Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 72956?
3 public high schools are located in 72956.
What is the racial composition of students in 72956?
72956 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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