Batesville Junior High School

507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, Batesville Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 820 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Batesville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Batesville Junior High School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
820 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Batesville Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batesville Junior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#432 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
37%
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28%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
4%
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Black
60%
47%
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White
32%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Batesville Junior High School's ranking?
Batesville Junior High School is ranked #432 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Batesville Junior High School often compared to?
Batesville Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Panola Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Batesville Junior High School?
820 students attend Batesville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Batesville Junior High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Batesville Junior High School?
Batesville Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Batesville Junior High School offer ?
Batesville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Batesville Junior High School part of?
Batesville Junior High School is part of South Panola School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 820 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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