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Magnolia High School

High School · Magnolia School District · Magnolia, AR

A high school in Magnolia, AR where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

655 HWY 79 S, Magnolia, AR 71753

  • Math 11% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 26% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation18.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$13,374
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Magnolia High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Magnolia 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,061/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Magnolia), 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

$45,714

Median home value

$166,900

Median rent

$625/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

62.6%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Columbia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7PK–121.2 mi170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Magnolia School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Magnolia High School is listed in MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magnolia High School

Magnolia High School is a public high school in Magnolia, AR, part of Magnolia School District, serving approximately 807 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #562 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magnolia High School

What grades does Magnolia High School serve?

Magnolia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Magnolia High School?

Magnolia High School has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magnolia High School rank in AR?

Magnolia High School ranks #562 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Magnolia High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Magnolia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Magnolia High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Magnolia High School a charter school?

No, Magnolia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Magnolia High School a Title I school?

No, Magnolia High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia High School?

71.0% of students at Magnolia 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
807
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 71753)
16,089
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
31.1
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 71753; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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