Best Schools in Independence County, AR
Independence County, AR has 23 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,834 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Independence County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence County, AR
The top high schools in Independence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuckerman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
3. Southside Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 446 Students
4. Cedar Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 368 Students
5. Concord High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
6. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
7. Midland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
8. Batesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence County, AR
The top middle schools in Independence County, 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. Swifton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 198 Students
4. Southside Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 9 • 481 Students
5. 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 Independence County, AR
The top elementary schools in Independence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 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. Tuckerman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
6. Eagle Mountain Magnet School
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Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
7. Newark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
8. Concord Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Concord School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 184 Students
9. West Magnet School
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Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
10. Midland Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Independence County, AR
How many schools are in Independence County, AR?
Independence County, AR has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,834 students in total.
How do schools in Independence County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Independence County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Independence County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence County?
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: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Independence County
5 places in Independence County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Batesville (8)
- Newark (2)
- Floral (1)
- Pleasant Plains (1)
- Sulphur Rock (1)
School districts (2)
- Batesville School District (5 schools)
- Southside School District (independence) (4 schools)