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Van Buren High

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Van Buren High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Van Buren, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 226 students. The school is part of the Van Buren R-I District, which is ranked 229 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Van Buren High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking between 243 and 432 out of 358-523 schools over the past decade. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 3 stars out of 5, indicating below-average performance compared to other Missouri high schools. Additionally, Van Buren High has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.9% to 31.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's students have also consistently performed below the state average on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests in mathematics, English language arts, science, and end-of-course exams.

In comparison, the nearby Ellington High School, Winona High, and East Carter County R-II High have generally performed better than Van Buren High on various metrics, such as statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic performance. Ellington High and East Carter County R-II High, in particular, have higher SchoolDigger ratings and better student outcomes compared to Van Buren High.

221

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,813

Per pupil spending ?

64.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

202 W College
Van Buren, MO 63965-0550

(573) 323-4295

District: Van Buren R-I

Feeder schools for Van Buren High:

Elementary:

Van Buren Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

2.3%

American Indian:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2012 → 9th in 2023

Strengths

✓98% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 45 percentile points since 2012

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Missouri avg40%

246^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

229^th of 367Van Buren R-I among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	246 of 438	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.4	384 of 459	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.2	223 of 459	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.9	325 of 454	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.0	354 of 587	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.7	345 of 552	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.0	457 of 568	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	66.1	121 of 435	72.2%	★★★★☆
2015	51.0	276 of 585	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	45.2	385 of 633	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.9	435 of 649	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.3	443 of 623	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	45.8	384 of 625	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.0	326 of 614	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.0	314 of 601	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.0	269 of 624	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	32.4	507 of 624	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.3	453 of 619	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	43.7	212 of 378	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.7	302 of 382	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.0	245 of 371	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.5	261 of 482	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.4	267 of 422	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	227 of 358	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	13.0	358 of 385	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	38.2	238 of 381	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.8	314 of 376	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.9	339 of 527	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.7	346 of 479	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	12.8	319 of 352	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	13.8	317 of 361	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.2	243 of 358	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	14.5	421 of 460	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	21.3	406 of 468	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	42.4	247 of 401	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.0	316 of 504	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.7	412 of 521	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	31.2	432 of 523	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	51.8	241 of 522	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	76.0	35 of 528	93.4%	★★★★★
2010	72.3	59 of 516	88.6%	★★★★☆
2009	40.0	334 of 507	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	81.0	47 of 539	91.3%	★★★★★
2007	67.5	128 of 538	76.2%	★★★★☆
2006	56.1	229 of 534	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	16.6	246 of 268	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	18.5	227 of 250	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.1	336 of 382	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	9.5	292 of 302	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.8	297 of 310	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	10.1	412 of 430	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.2	407 of 440	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)44th percentile

White (2025)37th percentile-7 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)8th percentile~ school

White (2023)3rd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics37%~ state avg

English Language Arts31%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Van Buren High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP Geometry (2025)	MAP Government (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Van Buren High	Public	7-12	202 W College	Van Buren	63965	Carter County	Van Buren R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 323-4295	221	20	11.1	64.3%	211 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)	42.8	32.4	32.2	29.5					$15,813	$1,277	$14,535
East Carter County R-II High	Public	9-12	24 S Herren Ave	Ellsinore	63937	Carter County	East Carter County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 322-5653	180	15	12.2	60.6%	167 (92.8%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)								(n/a)						33.3			$13,790	$378	$13,412
Ellington High School	Public	6-12	1 School St	Ellington	63638	Reynolds County	Southern Reynolds County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 663-2291	223	22	10.3	57.0%	216 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	33.1	244^th of 367 public high schools	33.5%					(n/a)					11.2	36.3			$12,513	$1,053	$11,460
Winona High	Public	9-12	8256 State Hwy 19	Winona	65588	Shannon County	Winona R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 325-8101	131	12	10.6	68.7%	127 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	32.7	247^th of 367 public high schools	32.7%		20.5	305^th of 378 public high schools	19.3%	58					53.8		21.1	15.7	$15,270	$2,005	$13,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Buren High

What is the racial makeup of Van Buren High?

Students at Van Buren High are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Van Buren High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 221 students attended Van Buren High.

What schools feed into Van Buren High?

Van Buren High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Van Buren Elementary

What district is Van Buren High in?

Van Buren R-I

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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