For the 2025 school year, there are 6 magnet public high schools serving 4,349 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Arkansas are Magnet Cove High School, Parkview Magnet High School and Hot Springs Junior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Arkansas magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkview Magnet High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Rd
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 H Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Arkansas include Magnet Cove High School, Parkview Magnet High School and Hot Springs Junior Academy.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Arkansas?
6 magnet public high schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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