Public schools in Batesville, MS
6 open public schools with an address in Batesville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,671
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Batesville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Batesville, MS: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,671 students, an average of 612 per school. The largest campus is South Panola High School (1,113 students), and the largest elementary school is Batesville Elementary School (741).
Every listed school belongs to South Panola School District. 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 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. 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.
About 87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Elementary School South Panola School District | PK–01 | 741 | 17.7:1 | |
| Batesville Intermediate School South Panola School District | 02–03 | 587 | 16.7:1 | |
| Batesville Middle School South Panola School District | 04–05 | 474 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Batesville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Junior High School South Panola School District | 06–08 | 756 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Batesville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Panola High School South Panola School District | 09–12 | 1,113 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Batesville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Panola Alternative School South Panola School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.4%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black60.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Batesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,671 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Batesville
How many public schools are in Batesville, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Batesville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,671 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Batesville?
All listed public schools with an address in Batesville belong to South Panola School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Batesville?
South Panola High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Batesville, with 1,113 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Batesville?
No school with an address in Batesville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Batesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Batesville public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. 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 Mississippi cities