| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Public Schools | Locust Grove | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 373 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Batesville School District | Batesville | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 3,469 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cedar Ridge School District | Thida | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 641 | 2 | K–12 | 8 |
| Midland School District | Floral | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 511 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Independence County compares
Together they enroll 4,994 students across 11 schools. The largest is Batesville School District with 3,469 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Independence County, Arkansas
Independence County has 4 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Independence County is Concord Public Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Independence County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Independence County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Independence County, AR?
Of the districts serving Independence County, Concord Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.