Batesville High has been awarded National Blue Ribbon School status.

[5] The assumed course of study at Batesville High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation.

Batesville is a charter member and accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1924.

Batesville High School competes in football, girls' basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, swimming, softball, track, soccer, skeet shooting, archery, bowling, and volleyball, among others.