For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,019 students in Magnolia, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Magnolia, AR are Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Magnolia, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
456 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Gr: 3-7 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Magnolia, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Magnolia, AR include Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Magnolia?
2 public middle schools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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