Total enrollment
2,057
-248 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Van Buren County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Across all districts in Van Buren County, public schools number 7 and enroll approximately 2,057 K-12 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Van Buren County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,057
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,354
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.1%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
991 students
Middle
1
317 students
High
3
749 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,260 students · 3 districts in Van Buren County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Van Buren County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
50
19.2% under 18
Test scores in Van Buren County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 47.1%
- CLINTON JR HIGH SCHOOL· 44.5%
- CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL· 38.6%
- SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.6%
- SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL· 33.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL· 23.9%
- SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 24.8%
- SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL· 33.7%
- SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.6%
- CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL· 38.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Clinton | Elementary | PK-05 | 553 | · |
| CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | Clinton | High | 09-12 | 390 | · |
| CLINTON JR HIGH SCHOOL | Clinton | Middle | 06-08 | 317 | · |
| SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Bee Branch | Elementary | PK-06 | 269 | · |
| SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL | Bee Branch | High | 07-12 | 249 | · |
| SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Shirley | Elementary | KG-06 | 169 | · |
| SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Shirley | High | 07-12 | 110 | · |
Cities in Van Buren County
About Van Buren County
Van Buren County is a low-population county of about 15,998 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system educates approximately 2,057 students across 7 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,354, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%.
For a sense of the school types, Van Buren County covers 3 elementary schools (991 students), 1 middle school (317), and 3 high schools (749).
CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,260 students across Van Buren County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,057 students, declined 11% from the 2,305 reported in SY 2017-18.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data