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Southside School District (Independence) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,234 students in Southside School District (Independence). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Southside School District (Independence) have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,113 Schools
# Students
2,234 Students
486,278 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
38,885 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Southside School District (Independence), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.61
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
8,863 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
71,104 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
39 Students
95,234 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
2,038 Students
280,828 Students
% White Students
91%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,968 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
22,696 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
261
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
151
34,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
35,894
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
37,078
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
35,996
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
35,976
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
36,066
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
36,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
39,658
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
37,700
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
32,719
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,092 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,659 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,092
$12,887
Spending / Student
$9,659
$12,800
Best Southside School District (Independence) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2460 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2661
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2661
Grades: PK-3
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2332
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2332
Grades: 4-6
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southside School District (Independence)?
Southside School District (Independence) manages 4 public schools serving 2,234 students.
What is the rank of Southside School District (Independence)?
Southside School District (Independence) is ranked #111 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southside School District (Independence)?
91% of Southside School District (Independence) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southside School District (Independence)?
Southside School District (Independence) has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Southside School District (Independence)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,659 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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