For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 925 students in 72104, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72104, AR are Glen Rose Middle School, Magnet Cove High School and Malvern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72104 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72104, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72104, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Rose Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
72104, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Gr: 3-4 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 35%
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Gr: K | 177 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72104, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72104, AR include Glen Rose Middle School, Magnet Cove High School and Malvern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72104?
3 public middle schools are located in 72104.
What is the racial composition of students in 72104?
72104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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