For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,334 students in Malvern, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Malvern, AR are Magnet Cove High School, Glen Rose High School and Malvern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malvern, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Malvern have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Malvern, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glen Rose High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Malvern, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Road
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Glen Rose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Hwy. 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Malvern High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Three Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
One College Cir
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3658
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3658
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Malvern, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Malvern, AR include Magnet Cove High School, Glen Rose High School and Malvern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Malvern?
4 public high schools are located in Malvern.
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern?
Malvern public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Malvern are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Malvern include: Malvern High School vs. Magnet Cove High School, Glen Rose High School vs. Magnet Cove High School, Magnet Cove High School vs. Glen Rose High School
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