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Best 72501 Arkansas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,877 students in 72501, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 72501, AR are Southside Charter High School, Southside Junior High School and Batesville High School Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72501, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72501 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southside Charter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72501, AR Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Gr: 10-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Southside Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Scott Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Gr: 7-9 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Gr: 9-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Uaccb Technical Center
Vocational School
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 612-2000
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 72501, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 72501, AR include Southside Charter High School, Southside Junior High School and Batesville High School Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 72501?
4 public high schools are located in 72501.
What is the racial composition of students in 72501?
72501 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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