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#503 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 49% in state
Magnet Cove High School
High School · Magnet Cove School Dist. · Malvern, AR
A Magnet Cove School Dist. high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
472 MAGNET SCHOOL RD, Malvern, AR 72104
- Math 39% vs AR 30% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Magnet Cove High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magnet Cove High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,057/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malvern), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,492
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Magnet Cove School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magnet Cove High School is listed in MAGNET COVE SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnet Cove High School
Magnet Cove High School is a public high school in Malvern, AR, part of Magnet Cove School Dist., serving approximately 311 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnet Cove High School
What grades does Magnet Cove High School serve?
Magnet Cove High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Magnet Cove High School?
Magnet Cove High School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnet Cove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnet Cove High School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnet Cove High School rank in AR?
Magnet Cove High School ranks #503 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Magnet Cove High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnet Cove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Magnet Cove High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnet Cove High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magnet Cove High School a charter school?
No, Magnet Cove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magnet Cove High School a Title I school?
No, Magnet Cove High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnet Cove High School?
46.9% of students at Magnet Cove High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hot Spring County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (501) 332-5466
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 72104)
- 23,222
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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