For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,056 students in Cross County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cross County, AR are Cross County High School A New Tech School and Wynne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cross County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cross County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Cross County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wynne High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cross County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cross County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cross County, AR include Cross County High School A New Tech School and Wynne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cross County?
2 public high schools are located in Cross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross County?
Cross County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cross County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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