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Batesville Middle School

Q: Is Batesville Middle School a good school?

Batesville Middle School ranks 163 rd of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-5

163^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Batesville Middle School is an elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the South Panola School District in Batesville, Mississippi. The school has a student population of 454 and has been consistently ranked in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 3-star rating out of 5.

While Batesville Middle School has some strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 37.2%, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some areas of strong performance and others that need improvement. Notably, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.28% to 99.42%, which is much higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Batesville Middle School to nearby schools in the South Panola School District, such as Pope Elementary and Batesville Intermediate, there are some notable differences. Pope Elementary generally outperforms Batesville Middle School on test scores, while Batesville Intermediate has similar chronic absenteeism rates and free/reduced lunch percentages. Overall, Batesville Middle School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past several years, suggesting a need to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to this decline.

474

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,605

Per pupil spending ?

88.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606

(662) 563-1924

District: South Panola School District

Students who attend Batesville Middle School usually attend:

Middle:	Batesville Junior High School
High:	South Panola High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.0%

White:

31.9%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Mississippi avg56%

163^rd of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the South Panola School District

52^nd of 130South Panola School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	163 of 383	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	138 of 390	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.3	155 of 377	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.6	151 of 382	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	170 of 381	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.5	120 of 397	69.8%	★★★★☆
2018	57.6	166 of 404	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.1	195 of 406	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.8	188 of 394	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.5	121 of 402	69.9%	★★★★☆
2014	56.7	180 of 394	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	30.1	312 of 408	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.3	318 of 414	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.7	285 of 418	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	32.1	296 of 403	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.0	293 of 392	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.5	309 of 394	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science70%+4 vs state

Mathematics55%+3 vs state

English Language Arts51%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Batesville Middle School	Public	4-5	509 Tiger Drive	Batesville	38606	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-1924	474	33	14.2	88.4%	151 (31.9%)	294 (62.0%)	15 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	58.2	163^rd of 383 public elementary schools	57.4%		65	138^th of 390 public elementary schools	64.6%	25		52.2	49.0					55.5	54.8				69.8		$11,605
South Panola Alternative School	Public	PK, KG-6	507 Tiger Drive	Batesville	38606	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(662) 563-3706	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Batesville Intermediate School	Public	2-3	200 College St.	Batesville	38606	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-7834	587	35	16.7	89.4%	171 (29.1%)	375 (63.9%)	23 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)								(n/a)	38.3						50.3								$11,392
Batesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	110 College St.	Batesville	38606	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-4596	741	42	17.6	87.9%	233 (31.4%)	448 (60.5%)	25 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)								(n/a)															$10,522
Pope School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 Main Street	Pope	38658	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-3732	549	34	16.3	73.6%	447 (81.4%)	81 (14.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	62.1	151^st of 383 public elementary schools	60.6%		66.6	131^st of 390 public elementary schools	66.4%	20	65.9	55.2	66.6	53.5	45.9	36.5	63.8	48.2	34.9	53.5	47.9	37.7	68.2	56.6	$10,754
Green Hill Intermediate	Public	3-5	599 West Pearl Street	Sardis	38666	Panola County	North Panola	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 487-1074	264	16	16.0	98.9%	8 (3.0%)	211 (79.9%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (15.5%)								(n/a)															$12,964
Como Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Lewers Drive	Como	38619	Panola County	North Panola	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 526-0396	267	14	19.6	98.9%	4 (1.5%)	249 (93.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)								(n/a)															$11,707

Frequently Asked Questions about Batesville Middle School

What district is Batesville Middle School in?

South Panola School District

What schools do graduates of Batesville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Batesville Middle School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Batesville Junior High School
High : South Panola High School

How many students attend Batesville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 474 students attended Batesville Middle School.

Is Batesville Middle School a good school?

Batesville Middle School ranks 163^rd of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Batesville Middle School?

Students at Batesville Middle School are 62% African American, 32% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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