Best Public Schools in Batesville, MS

The city of Batesville, Mississippi is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the South Panola School District. While the schools generally underperform compared to the state average, a few standout institutions emerge, including South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School.

South Panola High School ranks 88 out of 228 Mississippi high schools and boasts a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in several end-of-course assessments, including Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. However, it has a relatively high percentage of African American students (59.28%) compared to the state average. Batesville Middle School also stands out, ranking 138 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools and outperforming the state average in 4th and 5th grade MAAP assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Across the Batesville schools, there are some common challenges. All the schools have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 99.38% to 99.74%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the schools have a much higher percentage of African American students compared to the state average, raising questions about equity and access to educational opportunities. While the schools generally underperform compared to the state, the variation in school performance and resource allocation suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions to address these disparities and support student success.