For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,326 students in Crawford County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, AR are Alma High School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Freshman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Crawford County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alma High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Crawford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren High 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: #33.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
(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
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Mountainburg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Cedarville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9530 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-7021
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-7021
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #77.
Mulberry High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 W 5th St
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1363
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1363
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
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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
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, AR include Alma High School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Freshman Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Crawford County?
7 public high schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crawford County include: Alma High School vs. Van Buren High School, Van Buren High School vs. Alma High School, Cedarville High School vs. Van Buren High School
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