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Best Schools in Batesville, AR
Batesville, AR has 18 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,961 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Batesville exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Batesville, AR
The top high schools in Batesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
2. Southside Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 446 Students
3. Cedar Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 368 Students
4. Melbourne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 390 Students
5. Midland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
6. Batesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students
Best Middle Schools in Batesville, AR
The top middle schools in Batesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Southside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 453 Students
3. Southside Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 9 • 481 Students
4. Batesville Junior High School Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Batesville, AR
The top elementary schools in Batesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melbourne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
2. Sulphur Rock Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
3. Cave City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
4. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 854 Students
5. Eagle Mountain Magnet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
6. Newark Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
7. West Magnet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
8. Midland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Batesville, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Batesville, AR has a total population of 21,751 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Batesville, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Batesville, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Batesville, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Batesville, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Batesville, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Batesville, AR
How many schools are in Batesville, AR?
Batesville, AR has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,961 students in total.
How do schools in Batesville perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Batesville score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Batesville exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Batesville?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Batesville
8 of 8 schools in Batesville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3C: 4
All 8 public schools we grade in Batesville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.