Batesville School District

The Batesville School District in Arkansas consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a mix of traditional public schools and public charter schools, providing families with various educational options.

Among the standout schools in the district, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking among the top 135 elementary schools in Arkansas. The school also has the highest student-teacher ratio and spends the most per student compared to the other schools in the district. Another high-performing school is Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School, which ranks among the top 200 elementary schools in the state and exceeds the district and state averages in several subject areas.

In contrast, the two charter schools in the district, Batesville High School Charter and Batesville Junior High School Charter, generally perform at or below the district and state averages on standardized tests. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the charter school model in the Batesville School District compared to the traditional public schools. Additionally, the schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, such as West Magnet Elementary School, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student achievement within the district.