Magnolia High School is a comprehensive public high school in Magnolia, Arkansas, United States that serves grades 9 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Columbia County and the only high school managed by the Magnolia School District. It serves Magnolia, Village, McNeil, and Waldo.
Serving 807 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 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magnolia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Magnolia High School's student population of 807 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
School Rankings
Magnolia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
54%
19%
White
35%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnolia High School's ranking?
Magnolia High School is ranked #797 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Magnolia High School often compared to?
Magnolia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson High School, Taylor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magnolia High School?
The graduation rate of Magnolia High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Magnolia High School?
807 students attend Magnolia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Magnolia High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia High School?
Magnolia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Magnolia High School offer ?
Magnolia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Magnolia High School part of?
Magnolia High School is part of Magnolia School District.
School Reviews
Review Magnolia High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
