For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,620 students in Independence County, AR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Independence County, AR are Southside Charter High School, 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.
Independence County, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Independence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Independence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 10-12
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
Rank: #44.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Independence County Public 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
225 School Rd
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Grades: 1-5
| 60 students
225 School Road
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Charlotte, AR 72522
(870) 799-3051
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
45 Park Street
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Grades: K-6
| 181 students
45 Park Street
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Cushman, AR 72526
(870) 793-6321
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
1900 Lyon Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Grades: PK-K
| 261 students
P.o. Box 177
Oil Trough, AR 72564
(870) 264-3752
Oil Trough, AR 72564
(870) 264-3752
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
P.o. Box 98
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-8088
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-8088
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Independence County, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Independence County, AR include Southside Charter High School, Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Independence County?
4 public charter schools are located in Independence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence County?
Independence County public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Independence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Independence County include: Southside Charter High School vs. Batesville High School Charter, Batesville High School Charter vs. Southside Charter High School
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