Best Schools in Independence County, AR
Independence County, AR has a total of 24 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 9,834 students attend Independence County, AR schools. On average, schools in Independence County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Independence County exceed expectations.
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
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Concord School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
2. Tuckerman High School
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Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 297 Students
3. Hillcrest High School
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Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
4. Southside Charter High School
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Southside School District • Charter • Grades 1 - 12 • 446 Students
5. Batesville High School
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Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students
6. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
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Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
7. Midland High School
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Midland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
8. Cedar Ridge High School
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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
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Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 198 Students
2. Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
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Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
3. Southside Junior High School
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Southside School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 9 • 481 Students
4. Southside Middle School
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Southside School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 453 Students
5. Batesville Junior High School Charter
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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
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Batesville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
2. Hillcrest Elementary School
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Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
3. Tuckerman Elementary School
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Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
4. Eagle Mountain Magnet School
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Batesville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
5. Cave City Elementary School
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Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
6. Southside Elementary School
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Southside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 854 Students
7. Newark Elementary School
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Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
8. West Magnet School
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Batesville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
9. Concord Elementary School
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Concord School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 184 Students
10. Midland Elementary School
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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
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 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
24.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Independence County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
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