For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,039 students in Malvern, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Malvern, AR are Magnet Cove High School, Glen Rose High School and Malvern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malvern, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Malvern have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Malvern, AR (2026)
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 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%
Rank: #22.
Glen Rose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Hwy. 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
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%
Malvern, 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: 34%
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 Malvern, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Malvern, AR include Magnet Cove High School, Glen Rose High School and Malvern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Malvern?
3 public middle schools are located in Malvern.
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern?
Malvern public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Malvern are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Malvern include: Magnet Cove High School vs. Glen Rose High School, Glen Rose High School vs. Magnet Cove High School
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