Best Public Middle Schools in Independence County (2025-26)

Best Independence County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,778 students in Independence County, AR.

The top ranked public middle schools in Independence County, AR are Cedar Ridge High School, 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.

Independence County, AR public middle schools have an score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Independence County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Cedar Ridge High School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
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1500 N Hill St
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691

Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

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: #33.

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%

Rank: #44.

Midland High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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741 Main St
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
(501) 345-2610

Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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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%

Cord-charlotte Elementary School (Closed 2023)

225 School Rd
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051

Gr: 1-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Cord-charlotte High School (Closed 2023)

225 School Road
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051

Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Cushman Elementary School (Closed 2010)

45 Park Street
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321

Gr: K-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Cushman High School (Closed 2010)

45 Park Street
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321

Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

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%

Oil Trough Elementary School (Closed 2005)

P.o. Box 177
Oil Trough, AR 72564
(870) 264-3752

Gr: K-6 | 53 students

Southside Junior High School (Closed 2021)

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

Gr: 7-9

Sulphur Rock High School (Closed 2006)

P.o. Box 98
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-8088

Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Independence County, AR include Cedar Ridge High School, Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Independence County?

4 public middle schools are located in Independence County.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence County?

Independence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).