Best Public Middle Schools in 72501 (Batesville, AR) (2025-26)

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Best 72501 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,179 students in 72501, AR.

The top ranked public middle schools in 72501, AR are Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 72501 have an score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72501, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72501, AR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Batesville Junior High School Charter

Charter School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
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#2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533

Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #22.

Southside Junior High School

Charter School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
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70 Scott Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003

Gr: 7-9 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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School

Location

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Batesville 6th Grade School (Closed 2009)

955 Water Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316

Gr: 6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Central Magnet Math & Science (Closed 2023)

Magnet School

650 Vine St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498

Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Kindergarten Center (Closed 2009)

1900 Lyon Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821

Gr: PK-K | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Southside Junior High School (Closed 2021)

70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662

Gr: 7-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72501, AR?

The top ranked public middle schools in 72501, AR include Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in 72501?

2 public middle schools are located in 72501.

What is the racial composition of students in 72501?

72501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).