For the 2025 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 72501 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72501, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
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
Grades: 7-9
| 437 students
72501, Arkansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Water Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Grades: 6
| 170 students
Central Magnet Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
650 Vine St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
1900 Lyon Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Grades: PK-K
| 261 students
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
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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