Top Independence County Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 15 public schools in Independence County, AR, serving 6,683 students. Independence County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Independence County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Independence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Independence County, AR are Sulphur Rock Magnet School, West Magnet School and Central Magnet Math & Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Independence County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Sulphur Rock Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 75% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 10%480 N Main10
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Grades: K-6 | 328 students
- West Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 66% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20%850 Hill St10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Grades: K-6 | 514 students
- Central Magnet Math & Science Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 43%Rank:8/Top 30%650 Vine St10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Grades: K-6 | 364 students
- Southside Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50%70 Scott Dr10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2332
Grades: 4-6 | 433 students
- Batesville Junior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50%2 Pioneer Dr10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Grades: 7-9 | 715 students
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- Southside Junior High School Math: 46% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50%70 Scott Dr10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 7-9 | 457 students
- Eagle Mountain Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50%600 Eagle Mountain Blvd10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Grades: PK-6 | 687 students
- Cord-charlotte Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:6/Top 50%225 School Rd10
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Grades: 1-5 | 60 students
- Southside Charter High School Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%70 Scott Dr10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 10-12 | 394 students
- Southside Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2460 Batesville Blvd10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2661
Grades: PK-3 | 789 students
- Batesville High School Math: 29% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1 Pioneer Dr10
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Grades: 10-12 | 673 students
- Newark Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3549 Cord Rd10
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Grades: K-5 | 282 students
- Midland Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3900 Floral Rd10
Floral, AR 72534
(501) 345-2413
Grades: PK-6 | 325 students
- Cedar Ridge High School Math: 19% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1500 N Hill St10
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Grades: 6-12 | 413 students
- Midland High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%741 Main St10
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
(501) 345-2610
Grades: 7-12 | 249 students
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