Top Rankings
Batesville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,513 students in Batesville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Batesville School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
3,513 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Batesville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,165 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,678
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,165
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Batesville School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 N Main St
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd.
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
West Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hill Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Gr: 9-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Batesville School District?
Batesville School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,513 students.
What is the rank of Batesville School District?
Batesville School District is ranked #138 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Batesville School District?
57% of Batesville School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Batesville School District?
Batesville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Batesville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,165 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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