For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,724 students in Batesville, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 412 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Batesville, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Batesville, MS are Batesville Elementary School, South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Batesville, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Batesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Batesville, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Grades: PK-1
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
South Panola High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #33.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Grades: 4-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Grades: 2-3
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Batesville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Panola Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
507 Tiger Dr
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Batesville, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Batesville, MS include Batesville Elementary School, South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Batesville?
5 public schools are located in Batesville.
What percentage of students in Batesville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Batesville are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Batesville?
Batesville public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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