Top Rankings
Malvern School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,876 students in Malvern School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Malvern School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
1,876 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Malvern 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
26%
19%
% White
47%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,759 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,763 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,759
$12,975
Spending / Student
$14,763
$12,887
Best Malvern School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Gr: PK-4 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
339 E Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Malvern High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malvern School District?
Malvern School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,876 students.
What is the rank of Malvern School District?
Malvern School District is ranked #216 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern School District?
47% of Malvern School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malvern School District?
Malvern School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Malvern School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,763 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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