Independence County Public Schools
Independence County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,855
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Independence County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Arkansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Independence County has 5 district entries. BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. BATESVILLE has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Independence County
Reported Enrollment
6,855
14 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
4
29% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Independence County
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
MIDLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
UACCB TECHNICAL CENTER
14 Public Schools in Independence County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Charter | 973 |
| EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET SCHOOL | Listed only | BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 903 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 854 |
| BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER | Listed only | BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Charter | 772 |
| WEST MAGNET SCHOOL | Listed only | BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 549 |
| SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Fringe | 7–9 | Charter | 481 |
| SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 453 |
| SOUTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, 72501Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Charter | 446 |
| CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEWARK, 72562Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 368 |
| MIDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MIDLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT | FLORAL, 72534Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 277 |
| NEWARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEWARK, 72562Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 273 |
| SULPHUR ROCK MAGNET SCHOOL | Listed only | BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SULPHUR ROCK, 72579Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 272 |
| MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | MIDLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT | PLEASANT PLAINS, 72568Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 234 |
| UACCB TECHNICAL CENTER | Listed only | UACCB TECHNICAL CENTER | Batesville, 72501Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Fringe
EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET SCHOOL
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Distant
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Fringe
WEST MAGNET SCHOOL
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BATESVILLE, 72501 / Rural: Fringe
CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEWARK, 72562 / Rural: Distant
MIDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MIDLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
FLORAL, 72534 / Rural: Remote
NEWARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEWARK, 72562 / Rural: Distant
SULPHUR ROCK MAGNET SCHOOL
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SULPHUR ROCK, 72579 / Rural: Distant
MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL
MIDLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
PLEASANT PLAINS, 72568 / Rural: Remote
UACCB TECHNICAL CENTER
UACCB TECHNICAL CENTER
Batesville, 72501 / Town: Remote
Independence County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Independence County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Arkansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Independence County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Independence County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Independence County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Independence County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Independence County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Independence County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.