Can I use Crawford County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Crawford County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Crawford County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Crawford County?

Start with the 23 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Crawford County Schools & Education

Name: Crawford County, Arkansas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Crawford County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,203

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#40

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Crawford County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Crawford County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.6%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $6,203 per pupil, Crawford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 2% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Crawford County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

23 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #40 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

90.6%

0.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,203

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

5 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Crawford County has 23 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Crawford County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Crawford County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#40

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

5,911 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 2

11 listed schools in this county slice.

ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,143 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

721 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

660 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Crawford County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crawford County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Crawford County, Arkansas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Substantial Infrastructure for Crawford Students

Crawford County manages a robust network of 23 public schools, including 11 elementary, five middle, and five high schools. Five distinct districts support a total enrollment of 10,744 students across the region.

Exceeding National Graduation Standards

The county boasts a 90.6% graduation rate, surpassing the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 90.3%. While per-pupil spending of $6,203 is slightly above the state average, it remains well below the national mark of $13,000.

Van Buren and Alma Lead the County

Van Buren School District is the largest provider, serving 5,911 students across 11 schools, followed by Alma School District with 3,143 students. Charter schools represent a small portion of the landscape, with two campuses making up roughly 9% of the total school count.

A Blend of Suburban and Rural Learning

The county features an even mix of 12 suburban and 11 rural schools, maintaining an average school size of 467 students. Van Buren High School serves as the largest campus with 1,228 students, while Northridge Middle School anchors the middle-grade experience with 753 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Crawford County

Reported Enrollment

10,744

23 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle5

High5

Other2

5 School Districts in Crawford County

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

3,143 students

CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

721 students

MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

660 students

MULBERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

431 students

23 Public Schools in Crawford County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Crawford County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	10–12	High	1,228
ALMA HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALMA, 72921Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,003
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	753
ALMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALMA, 72921Suburb: Midsize	3–5	Primary	723
ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALMA, 72921Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	716
ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALMA, 72921Suburb: Midsize	KG–2	Primary	701
BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	613
J. J. IZARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	479
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	476
VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	9	Other	462
JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	457
KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	443
RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	439
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT	VAN BUREN, 72956Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	413
CEDARVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CEDARVILLE, 72932Rural: Distant	KG–4	Primary	270
MOUNTAINBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT	MOUNTAINBURG, 72946Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	270
CEDARVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CEDARVILLE, 72932Rural: Distant	9–12	High	241
CEDARVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CEDARVILLE, 72932Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	210
MOUNTAINBURG HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT	MOUNTAINBURG, 72946Rural: Distant	9–12	High	206
MARVIN PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	MULBERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT	MULBERRY, 72947Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	185

VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile10–12High1,228 students

ALMA HIGH SCHOOL

ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALMA, 72921 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,003 students

NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle753 students

ALMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALMA, 72921 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary723 students

ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALMA, 72921 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle716 students

ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALMA, 72921 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–2Primary701 students

BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle613 students

J. J. IZARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary479 students

OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary476 students

VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9Other462 students

JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary457 students

KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary443 students

RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary439 students

PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, 72956 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary413 students

CEDARVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CEDARVILLE, 72932 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary270 students

MOUNTAINBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOUNTAINBURG, 72946 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary270 students

CEDARVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CEDARVILLE, 72932 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High241 students

CEDARVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

CEDARVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CEDARVILLE, 72932 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle210 students

MOUNTAINBURG HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOUNTAINBURG, 72946 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High206 students

MARVIN PRIMARY SCHOOL

MULBERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MULBERRY, 72947 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary185 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,203

State avg $6,160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arkansas counties have the highest graduation rates?

Newton County (96.3%), Cleveland County (96.1%), and Conway County (95.8%) currently lead Arkansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Arkansas?

Across Arkansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,160. The highest current county values are Dallas County ($9,545), Stone County ($7,285), and Woodruff County ($7,079). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Crawford County?

Crawford County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Crawford County?

The high school graduation rate in Crawford County is 90.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Crawford County spend per student?

Crawford County spends $6,203 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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