Emerson High School vs. Magnolia High School
Should I attend Emerson High School or Magnolia High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Magnolia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 146 students in grades 7-12, Emerson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 808 students in grades 9-12, Magnolia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
146 students
808 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#694 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
29
-
Grade 8 Students
32
-
Grade 9 Students
27
206
Grade 10 Students
26
183
Grade 11 Students
17
195
Grade 12 Students
15
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
24%
51%
% White
66%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%