¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

¶¶Òô³ÉÈË - Established 2003

Manila High School vs. Buffalo Island Central High School

Should you attend Manila High School or Buffalo Island Central 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
Manila High School
419 E Olympia St
Manila, AR 72442
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Buffalo Island Central High School
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Manila High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Buffalo Island Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Manila High School in Manila, AR, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 493 students and a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, which remained stable in recent years.
The school's math proficiency is 40%, which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 40%.
Reading proficiency at Manila High School is 43%, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 40%.
Science proficiency is 31%, which is lower than the state average of 36% and district average of 33%.
Graduation rates range from 90% to 94%, consistently higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide.
Minority enrollment is 3%, predominantly white students at 476 out of 493 total; enrollment increased slightly from 466 students in 2023 to 493 in recent years.
The school's overall ranking improved modestly from #598 in 2019 to #392 in 2023 among Arkansas public schools.
Buffalo Island Central High School in Monette, AR, serves grades 7–12 with a total enrollment of 325 students and a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 29%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and below the district average of 44%, showing a decline from 40% in 2019.
Reading proficiency at the school is 45%, which is higher than the state average of 40% but slightly lower than the district average of 49%.
Science proficiency is 40%, exceeding the state average of 36% but below the district average of 47%.
Graduation rates range between 80–89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%, and the school's overall ranking declined from #368 in 2018 to #489 in 2023.
Minority enrollment is 22%, with a student body comprised mainly of White (255) and Hispanic (62) students, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch has remained around 45% in recent years, indicating a stable socioeconomic composition.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
493 students
325 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manila High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buffalo Island Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manila High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buffalo Island Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manila High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buffalo Island Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manila High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manila School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Island Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#392 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#489 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manila High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buffalo Island Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in AR)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manila High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manila School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Island Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manila High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manila School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Island Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manila High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manila School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Island Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in AR)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Manila High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Manila School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Buffalo Island Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Manila High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buffalo Island Central High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
92
50
Grade 8 Students
75
60
Grade 9 Students
74
56
Grade 10 Students
91
66
Grade 11 Students
81
44
Grade 12 Students
80
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manila High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manila School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buffalo Island Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manila High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manila School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buffalo Island Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manila High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manila School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1990-91 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buffalo Island Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% White
97%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manila High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manila School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buffalo Island Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manila High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manila School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buffalo Island Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manila High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manila School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buffalo Island Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manila High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manila School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buffalo Island Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manila High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manila School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buffalo Island Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE