For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,857 students in Independence County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 70 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Independence County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Independence County, AR are Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School, Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Independence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Independence County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
480 N Main
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Grades: PK-5
| 934 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2460 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2661
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2661
Grades: PK-3
| 888 students
Rank: #44.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 Floral Rd
Floral, AR 72534
(501) 345-2413
Floral, AR 72534
(501) 345-2413
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 10-12
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3549 Cord Rd
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #77.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2332
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2332
Grades: 4-6
| 436 students
Rank: #88.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Ridge High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Hill St
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Southside Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Scott Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Grades: 7-9
| 515 students
Rank: #1111.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: #1212.
West Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hill St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1313.
Midland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
741 Main St
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
(501) 345-2610
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
(501) 345-2610
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Uaccb Technical Center
Vocational School
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 612-2000
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 612-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Independence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Water Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Grades: 6
| 170 students
Central Magnet Math & Science (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
650 Vine St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
225 School Rd
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Grades: 1-5
| 60 students
225 School Road
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
45 Park Street
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Grades: K-6
| 181 students
45 Park Street
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
1900 Lyon Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Grades: PK-K
| 261 students
P.o. Box 177
Oil Trough, AR 72564
(870) 264-3752
Oil Trough, AR 72564
(870) 264-3752
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
P.o. Box 98
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-8088
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-8088
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Independence County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Independence County, AR include Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School, Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Independence County, AR?
14 public schools are located in Independence County, AR.
What percentage of students in Independence County, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Independence County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Independence County, AR?
Independence County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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