Serving 325 students in grades 7-12, Buffalo Island Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Buffalo Island Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Island Central High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Buffalo Island Central High School's ranking?
Buffalo Island Central High School is ranked #490 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Island Central High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Island Central High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Buffalo Island Central High School?
325 students attend Buffalo Island Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Buffalo Island Central High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Island Central High School?
Buffalo Island Central High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Island Central High School offer ?
Buffalo Island Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Island Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
