| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton School District | Choctaw | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1,338 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| South Side-Bee Branch School District | Bee Branch | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 542 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Shirley School District | Fairfield Bay | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 319 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Van Buren County compares
Together they enroll 2,199 students across 7 schools. The largest is Clinton School District with 1,338 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Van Buren County, Arkansas
Van Buren County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Van Buren County is Clinton School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Van Buren County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Van Buren County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Van Buren County, AR?
Of the districts serving Van Buren County, Clinton School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.