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 Elementary Tech Academy, Cross County High School 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 7/10, 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 43% (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 Elementary 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: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cross County High School A New Tech School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Cr 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Wynne Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Gr: 3-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Wynne Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Wynne High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5070
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5070
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Gr: K-2 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 Elementary Tech Academy, Cross County High School 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 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cross County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cross County include: Cross County High School A New Tech School vs. Wynne High School, Wynne High School vs. Cross County High School A New Tech School
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