For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 925 students in Malvern, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Malvern, AR are Glen Rose Middle School, Magnet Cove High School and Malvern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malvern, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Malvern have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Malvern, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Rose Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Rd
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Malvern, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Grades: 3-4
| 340 students
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Grades: K
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Malvern, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Malvern, AR include Glen Rose Middle School, Magnet Cove High School and Malvern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Malvern?
3 public middle schools are located in Malvern.
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern?
Malvern public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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