Top Rankings
Magnolia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,589 students in Magnolia School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Magnolia School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
2,505 Students
304,590 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
19,785 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Magnolia 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 94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
55%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
32%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,097 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,602 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$39 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,097
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,602
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Magnolia School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Hollensworth
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Gr: K-2 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
456 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Gr: 3-7 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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