Schools & Families in Magnolia
Magnolia's K-12 school district carries real, honestly disclosed proficiency challenges, even as the city's higher-education anchor carries a genuinely strong reputation.
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Learn moreA real, honestly disclosed proficiency picture
Magnolia School District serves approximately 2,505 students at a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, with real, disclosed state test proficiency of 26% in both math and reading (base record).
A genuinely strong local university
Southern Arkansas University was named Niche's #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas for a second consecutive year, with growing enrollment (~5,100 students) -- a real, distinct asset from the K-12 district's own scores (base record).
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Key takeaways
- Magnolia School District (2,505 students) posts 26% math / 26% reading proficiency -- a real, disclosed challenge.
- Southern Arkansas University is Niche's #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas, 2 years running.
- Confirm current, address-specific K-12 school-district assignment directly for a target property.
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