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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 051443001174

WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1300 N. FALLS BLVD., WYNNE, AR 72396 · (870) 238-5040 · Cross County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL561 STUDENTS
Enrollment
561
Middle
DISTRICT 596 · STATE 464
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
378 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 70%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
180
Grade 7
176
Grade 8
205
Student demographics
White
34461%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 57%
Hispanic
183%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 15%
Black
18132%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 19%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
122%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28150%
Female
28050%

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Test scores

ATLAS 2023-24 . % Proficient (Level 3+4)
English Language Arts
23.9%
AR avg 33.9%
Math
22.4%
AR avg 36.5%
Source: ATLAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
27.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
34.1%
based on AR schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.3pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
561
-80 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 13.4:1
% White
61%
was 65%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
32%
was 31%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

As an average-sized middle-grades school in WYNNE, Arkansas, WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL teaches 561 students from grades 6 through 8, run under WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Compared to the state average of about 464 students per school, that is 21% bigger than typical.

WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,382 students. WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL records that 61% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 32% Black, 3% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. By comparison, Cross County as a whole is about 72% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.5:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. Around 67% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

With demographic context factored in, WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 34.1%; this one delivers 27.9%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Cross County) logs that median household earnings sit near $50,863, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Cross County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,112 students), WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is WYNNE PRIMARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 25.5%.

WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL operates from a town-center location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has ticked down 12%, going from 641 students in 2018 to 561 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Cross County at a glance

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Population
16,543
Census ACS
Median income
$50,863
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
3,112 students

Quick facts

School name
WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
District
WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
1300 N. FALLS BLVD., WYNNE, AR 72396
Phone
(870) 238-5040
County
Cross County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
561
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
378 (67%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
051443001174
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
How large is WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 561 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL have?
WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL employs 42 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
What is the student diversity at WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 61% White, 3% Hispanic, 32% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL in?
WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is part of WYNNE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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