For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 675 students in Magnet Cove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Magnet Cove School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
675 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Magnet Cove School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
90%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,834 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,191 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$7,337 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,834
$14,739
Spending / Student
$20,191
$14,969
Best Magnet Cove School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Road
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magnet Cove School District?
Magnet Cove School District manages 2 public schools serving 675 students.
What is the rank of Magnet Cove School District?
Magnet Cove School District is ranked #98 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 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 Magnet Cove School District?
90% of Magnet Cove School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magnet Cove School District?
Magnet Cove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Magnet Cove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,191 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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