Batesville Junior High School Charter vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Batesville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
Southside Middle School
Southside · Public middle · Grades 4–6
450 students
| Measure | Batesville Junior High School Charter Batesville, Arkansas | Southside Middle School Southside, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 211 | #114 of 211 |
| National rank | #8111 of 15,369 | #7670 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 690 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 66% |
| city | Batesville | Southside |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 47.8).
- •Southside Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Batesville Junior High School Charter does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 67.8%).
- •Batesville Junior High School Charter does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.5).
- •Batesville Junior High School Charter is the larger school with 690 students compared with 450.
- •Batesville Junior High School Charter is a charter school while Southside Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Batesville Junior High School Charter better than Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Middle School ranks higher (49.9 vs 47.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Batesville and Southside in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Batesville Junior High School Charter: 690. Southside Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Batesville Junior High School Charter is 124th of 211 and Southside Middle School is 114th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).