For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,100 students in Cross County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Cross County, AR are Cross County Ele Tech Academy, Cross Cnty High A New Tech School and Wynne Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cross County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cross County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cross County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross County Ele Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Wynne Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Bridges
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Gr: 3-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Wynne Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 E Eldridge Ave
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Wynne High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Jackson St
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5001
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 N Lemons
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Gr: K-2 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Cross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 300
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
3211 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Gr: 4-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2886 Hwy 1b
Vanndale, AR 72387
(870) 238-8521
Vanndale, AR 72387
(870) 238-8521
Gr: PK-3 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
P.o. Box 6
Hickory Ridge, AR 72347
(870) 697-3370
Hickory Ridge, AR 72347
(870) 697-3370
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 5%
204 Park St.
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2761
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2761
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 92%
122 Wilson St.
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2791
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2791
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cross County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Cross County, AR include Cross County Ele Tech Academy, Cross Cnty High A New Tech School and Wynne Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Cross County?
6 public schools are located in Cross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross County?
Cross County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cross County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cross County include: Wynne High School vs. Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, Cross Cnty High A New Tech School vs. Wynne High School
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