Public schools in Batesville, AR
6 open public schools with an address in Batesville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,513
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
2
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Batesville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Batesville, AR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,513 students, an average of 586 per school. The largest campus is Batesville High School Charter (986 students), and the largest elementary school is Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School (905).
Batesville School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Batesville
Elementary schools in Batesville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School Batesville School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 905 | 25.3:1 | |
| Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School Batesville School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 333 | 16.7:1 | |
| West Magnet Elementary School Batesville School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 599 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Batesville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Junior High School Charter Batesville School District · Charter | 06–08 | 690 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Batesville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville High School Charter Batesville School District · Charter | 09–12 | 986 | 11.8:1 | |
| Uaccb Technical Center Uaccb Technical Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.6%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Batesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,513 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Batesville
How many public schools are in Batesville, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Batesville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,513 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Batesville?
Schools with an address in Batesville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Batesville School District (5 schools), Uaccb Technical Center (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Batesville?
Batesville High School Charter reported the largest high-school enrollment in Batesville, with 986 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Batesville?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Batesville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Batesville High School Charter, Batesville Junior High School Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Batesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Batesville public schools is 16.7:1, higher than the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Batesville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities