Buffalo Island Central High School vs. Manila High School
Should you attend Buffalo Island Central High School or Manila High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buffalo Island Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Manila High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 493 students in grades 7-12, Manila High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
325 students
493 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
45 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#403 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%


Graduation Rate
80-89%
90-94%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 7 Students
50
92
Grade 8 Students
60
75
Grade 9 Students
56
74
Grade 10 Students
66
91
Grade 11 Students
44
81
Grade 12 Students
49
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a


% Hispanic
19%
3%


% Black
1%
n/a


% White
78%
97%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a


Diversity Score
0.36
0.06


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
17%

