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Magnolia High School

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Magnolia High School ranks 216 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

216^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 26% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Magnolia High School is a public high school located in Magnolia, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 807 students. The school is part of the Magnolia School District, which is ranked 191 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnolia High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Taylor High School and Emerson High School, which are part of the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District. In the 2024-2025 school year, Magnolia High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology were significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 132nd out of 263 Arkansas high schools in 2017-2018 to 240th out of 305 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnolia High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.69% in 2022-2023 to 71% in 2023-2024, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 in 2021-2022 to 11.2 in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average and nearby schools. This suggests that class size may not be a significant factor in the school's academic challenges, and other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in the school's performance.

797

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,500

Per pupil spending ?

98.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 High School Drive
Magnolia, AR 71753

(870) 234-2610

District: Magnolia School District

Feeder schools for Magnolia High School:

Elementary:	East Side Elementary School
Middle:	Central Elementary School
	Magnolia Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.0%

White:

34.5%

Hispanic:

6.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (22% vs 34% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2015

!Algebra scores 18 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg24%

Arkansas avg34%

216^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 31 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

191^st of 250Magnolia School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	32.6	216 of 291	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.6	240 of 305	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.0	165 of 295	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	186 of 282	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.0	165 of 290	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.1	206 of 282	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.9	132 of 263	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.4	158 of 264	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	20.5	237 of 269	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	45.6	116 of 267	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.0	157 of 268	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.0	128 of 271	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	34.7	193 of 266	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.1	213 of 266	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.5	190 of 262	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	22.1	223 of 261	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	28.2	201 of 256	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	34.4	180 of 258	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	38.6	148 of 232	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading28%-7 vs state

English Language Arts26%-9 vs state

Biology23%-15 vs state

Algebra13%-18 vs state

Geometry8%-13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Friday, January 3, 2020

I love the Magnolia Public Schools system. There exists a passion for learning as well as a passion to continue education off of the campus. I am working on my Master's in Biology, now. I became interested in Biology because I had an amazing teacher, Mrs. Minter. I hope to give back to MHS, someday, in an effort to show how appreciative I am of the school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Magnolia High School	Public	9-12	1400 High School Drive	Magnolia	71753	Columbia County	Magnolia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 234-2610	797	69	11.4	98.6%	275 (34.5%)	430 (54.0%)	52 (6.5%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.1%)	32.6	216^th of 291 public high schools	25.8%		27.6	240^th of 305 public high schools	21.3%	24			24.1	26.8	25.6			24.7	30.6	28.0				13.3	13.3	54.2	1.8	8.3				94.4	15.3	22.7	$13,500	$1,458	$12,043
Emerson High School	Public	7-12	212 Grayson	Emerson	71740	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 626-3305	136	23	5.8	49.3%	92 (67.6%)	33 (24.3%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	68.5	58^th of 291 public high schools	80.1%		79.6	33^rd of 305 public high schools	89.2%	25	21.0	46.2	36.3	43.5	36.4	26.3	53.9	40.9	39.1	39.0	36.9	46.2	40.6	27.8	27.8		13.0	25.9	36.9	61.6	46.9		39.1	39.1	$12,953	$226	$12,726
Lafayette County High School	Public	7-12	1209 Alexander Lane	Stamps	71860	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 533-4464	228	37	6.1	85.5%	51 (22.4%)	154 (67.5%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	5.7	284^th of 291 public high schools	2.4%		15.3	279^th of 305 public high schools	8.5%	5	6.9	0.0	0.0	5.8	2.9	13.8	0.0	2.4	11.7	6.6	6.8	0.0	3.4	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	6.9	3.2	5.0		3.4	3.3	$15,978	$2,345	$13,632
Taylor High School	Public	7-12	506 East Pine	Taylor	71861	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 626-3303	264	33	8.1	32.6%	249 (94.3%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	83.3	20^th of 291 public high schools	93.1%		83.7	24^th of 305 public high schools	92.1%	4	42.0	37.5	50.0	48.1	44.1	42.0	35.4	55.9	48.1	44.5	40.0	37.5	38.8	26.5	26.5		17.6	17.3	52.0	52.1	52.0		52.9	51.9	$10,484	$148	$10,336

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia High School

What district is Magnolia High School in?

Magnolia School District

What schools feed into Magnolia High School?

Magnolia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Side Elementary School
Middle : Central Elementary School
Middle : Magnolia Middle School

How many students attend Magnolia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 797 students attended Magnolia High School.

Is Magnolia High School a good school?

Magnolia High School ranks 216^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia High School?

Students at Magnolia High School are 54% African American, 35% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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