Magnolia High School vs. Emerson High School
Should I attend Magnolia High School or Emerson 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
Magnolia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
808 students
146 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#441 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
29
Grade 8 Students
-
32
Grade 9 Students
206
27
Grade 10 Students
183
26
Grade 11 Students
195
17
Grade 12 Students
224
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
51%
24%
% White
38%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%