Best High Schools in Independence County, AR

Independence County, AR has 9 high schools with 3,059 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Independence County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Independence County meet expectations.

1. Concord High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students

2. Tuckerman High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 297 Students

3. Hillcrest High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students

4. Southside Charter High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southside School District • Charter • Grades 1 - 12 • 446 Students

5. Batesville High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students

6. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students

7. Midland High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Midland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students

8. Cedar Ridge High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 368 Students

Best Middle Schools in Independence County, AR

Independence County, AR has 5 middle schools with 2,192 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Independence County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Independence County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swifton Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 198 Students

2. Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students

3. Southside Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southside School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 9 • 481 Students

4. Southside Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southside School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 453 Students

5. Batesville Junior High School Charter

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Independence County, AR

Independence County, AR has 10 elementary schools with 4,583 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Independence County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Independence County meet expectations.

1. Sulphur Rock Magnet School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Batesville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students

2. Hillcrest Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students

3. Tuckerman Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students

4. Eagle Mountain Magnet School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Batesville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students

5. Cave City Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

6. Southside Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 854 Students

7. Newark Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students

8. West Magnet School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Batesville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students

9. Concord Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 184 Students

10. Midland Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Midland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Independence County, AR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Independence County, AR has a total population of 37,938 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Independence County, AR

9,834

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Independence County, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

24.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence County, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence County, AR.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,978 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Independence County, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Independence County, AR

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Jackson County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cleburne County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sharp County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Stone County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Izard County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
White County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lawrence County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Woodruff County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Van Buren County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Craighead County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations