Best Schools in Batesville, Arkansas
8 schools · 3 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Batesville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Southside Junior High School
Middle · Southside School District (independence). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Southside Middle School
Middle · Southside School District (independence). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Southside Charter High School
High · Southside School District (independence). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Batesville for 2026 are Southside Junior High School (8.0/10), Southside Middle School (6.2/10), and Southside Charter High School (6.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$129,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$129,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Batesville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Batesville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southside Junior High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Southside Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Southside Charter High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Batesville Junior High School Charter | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Southside Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Batesville High School Charter | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | West Magnet Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $53,796
- Median home value
- $129,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 18 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
13% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Batesville compares
Arkansas rank
#87 of 123
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Arkansas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$54k
97% of Arkansas median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Batesville, Arkansas
Batesville, Arkansas is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.8 out of 10, schools in Batesville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Batesville is Southside Junior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Batesville is served by 2 school districts: BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (INDEPENDENCE). These districts collectively serve 5,691 students.
Batesville's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,796. The poverty rate in the area is 21.2%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 911 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
| 2 | 860 students · Pre-K–3rd | 5.5 |
| 3 | 571 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.7 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 437 students · 7th–9th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 463 students · 4th–6th | 6.2 |
| 3 | 742 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 444 students · 10th–12th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 997 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
Schools in Batesville
Batesville, Arkansas · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$53,796
Median Home Value
$129,900
Median Rent
$818/mo
Population
25,988
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Community Profile
Batesville has a median household income of $53,796. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $129,900, with a median rent of $818/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arkansas
- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Batesville, Arkansas
How many schools are in Batesville, Arkansas?
Batesville has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Batesville, Arkansas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Batesville is 5.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Batesville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked school in Batesville on MySchoolScout is Southside Junior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Batesville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Batesville on MySchoolScout is Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Batesville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked middle school in Batesville on MySchoolScout is Southside Junior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Batesville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked high school in Batesville on MySchoolScout is Southside Charter High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Batesville, Arkansas?
Batesville is served by 2 school districts: Batesville School District, Southside School District (independence).
What is the education level in Batesville, Arkansas?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Batesville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Batesville, Arkansas?
The median household income in Batesville is approximately $53,796 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Batesville, Arkansas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Batesville is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Batesville, Arkansas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.