Overview
SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 7–9 in Batesville, Arkansas. The school enrolls 437 students. It is part of the SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (INDEPENDENCE) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span7–9
DistrictSOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (INDEPENDENCE)
County5063
CityBatesville
ZIP72501
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID051254001702
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment437
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %55%
State Avg71%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)