Magazine School District

485 E Priddy St
Magazine, AR 72943
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 524 students in Magazine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Magazine School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
524 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Magazine School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#161 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
39%
36%
40%
35%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%
(2022-23)
24%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
95%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,473 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,908 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,473
$12,976
Spending / Student
$11,908
$12,888

Best Magazine School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magazine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 E Priddy St
Magazine, AR 72943
(866) 900-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Magazine High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
292 E Priddy St
Magazine, AR 72943
(866) 900-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Magazine School District?
Magazine School District manages 2 public schools serving 524 students.
What is the rank of Magazine School District?
Magazine School District is ranked #158 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Magazine School District?
95% of Magazine School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magazine School District?
Magazine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Magazine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,908 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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