For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 242 students in Marvell, AR (there are , serving 197 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in Marvell, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marvell, AR are Marvell-elaine Elementary School and Marvell-elaine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marvell, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Marvell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marvell, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Marvell-elaine High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1351
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1351
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marvell, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Marvell, AR include Marvell-elaine Elementary School and Marvell-elaine High School.
How many public schools are located in Marvell?
2 public schools are located in Marvell.
What percentage of students in Marvell go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in Marvell are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marvell?
Marvell public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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