Total enrollment
3,112
-99 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Cross County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Cross County number 6, teaching approximately 3,112 Arkansas students against a population of 16,543. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Cross County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cross County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.8% | #37 of 66 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,112 | #36 of 68 | #1,801 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #55 of 68 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.4:1 | #35 of 65 | #368 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 72.4% | #38 of 68 | #680 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.6% | #30 of 66 | #1,275 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
16,543
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
3,112
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,863
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.4%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
1,513 students
Middle
1
561 students
High
2
1,038 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,382 students · 2 districts in Cross County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cross County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.7% under 18
Test scores in Cross County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYNNE HIGH SCHOOL | Wynne | High | 09-12 | 723 | · |
| WYNNE PRIMARY SCHOOL | Wynne | Elementary | KG-02 | 588 | · |
| WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Wynne | Middle | 06-08 | 561 | · |
| WYNNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Wynne | Elementary | 03-05 | 510 | · |
| CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY TECH ACADEMY | Cherry Valley | Elementary | PK-06 | 415 | · |
| CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL A NEW TECH SCHOOL | Cherry Valley | High | 07-12 | 315 | · |
Cities in Cross County
About Cross County
Across the compact Arkansas county of Cross County of about 16,543 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 3,112 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $50,863, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Cross County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,513 students), 1 middle school (561), and 2 high schools (1,038).
The largest single district in Cross County is WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 2,382 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cross County has shrank 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,211 students to 3,112.
On allk12, the community for Cross County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data