For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Scott Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Gr: 7-9 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
72501, Arkansas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
955 Water Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
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
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1900 Lyon Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Gr: PK-K | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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).
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