Summary:
In zip code 72366, there is a single high school, Marvell-Elaine High School, serving grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Marvell, Arkansas, with a very small enrollment of just 99 students.
Marvell-Elaine High School is part of the Marvell Elaine School District, which ranks in the bottom 3% of districts in Arkansas. The school stands out for its extremely high per-student spending of $26,959, a direct result of its tiny enrollment and fixed operational costs. While the school boasts a strong 95% graduation rate—above the state average of 90.1%—this contrasts sharply with its very low academic proficiency rates. For example, only 3.9% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and Reading, compared to roughly 40% statewide. This "graduation vs. proficiency" paradox suggests the school successfully retains students through to graduation despite significant academic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Despite the overall low scores, there is a notable bright spot in 7th-grade Mathematics, where 46.2% of students are proficient, exceeding the state average of 44.2%. However, the data also shows extreme volatility due to the small student population; for instance, 0% of 10th graders and 7th graders were proficient in English Language Arts and Reading in the 2025-2026 school year. The school's state ranking has improved from the 1st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 6th percentile in 2025-2026, but the academic hurdles remain severe. For parents, this school offers very small class sizes (8.6:1 student-teacher ratio) and a high graduation rate, but families should be aware of the profound academic challenges reflected in the test scores.
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