Cross County Schools & Education
Cross County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,064
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#27
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cross County
Measured School Summary
Cross County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,064 per pupil, Cross County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cross County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,064
$96 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cross County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cross County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Cross County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#27
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,484 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
697 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cross County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cross County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cross County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Concentrated Education in Cross County
Cross County features a streamlined education system of six public schools across two districts, supporting 3,181 total students. The landscape includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Wynne School District Leads the Way
The Wynne School District manages the majority of the county's students, with 2,484 pupils enrolled across four schools. Charter options are significant here, as two of the six schools—including the Cross County Elementary Tech Academy—are charters.
A Town-Centered Educational Experience
Four schools are located in town settings while two remain rural, creating a close-knit average school size of 530 students. Wynne High School is the largest institution with 784 students, providing a central hub for the community's teenagers.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Cross County
Reported Enrollment
3,181
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
33% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Cross County
WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 Public Schools in Cross County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYNNE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT | WYNNE, 72396Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 784 |
| WYNNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT | WYNNE, 72396Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 571 |
| WYNNE PRIMARY SCHOOL | Record | WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT | WYNNE, 72396Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 566 |
| WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT | WYNNE, 72396Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 563 |
| CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY TECH ACADEMY | Record | CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHERRY VALLEY, 72324Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Charter | 405 |
| CROSS CNTY HIGH A NEW TECH SCH | Record | CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHERRY VALLEY, 72324Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Charter | 292 |
WYNNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
WYNNE, 72396 / Town: Distant
WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
WYNNE, 72396 / Town: Distant
CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY TECH ACADEMY
CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHERRY VALLEY, 72324 / Rural: Remote
CROSS CNTY HIGH A NEW TECH SCH
CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHERRY VALLEY, 72324 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,064
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Cross County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cross County, Arkansas?
Cross County features a streamlined education system of six public schools across two districts, supporting 3,181 total students. The landscape includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Cross County, Arkansas?
The Wynne School District manages the majority of the county's students, with 2,484 pupils enrolled across four schools. Charter options are significant here, as two of the six schools—including the Cross County Elementary Tech Academy—are charters.
What is the school experience like in Cross County?
Four schools are located in town settings while two remain rural, creating a close-knit average school size of 530 students. Wynne High School is the largest institution with 784 students, providing a central hub for the community's teenagers.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.