For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,721 students in Independence County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Independence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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 elementary schools in Independence County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Independence County, AR include Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School, Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Independence County, AR?
9 public elementary schools are located in Independence County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence County, AR?
Independence County, AR public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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