Top Rankings
Cross County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 697 students in Cross County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Cross County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
697 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Cross County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
39 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
6%
19%
# White Students
626 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
90%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
58
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,558 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,802 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,558
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,802
$12,826
Best Cross County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cross County School District?
Cross County School District manages 2 public schools serving 697 students.
What is the rank of Cross County School District?
Cross County School District is ranked #19 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cross County School District?
90% of Cross County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cross County School District?
Cross County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cross County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,802 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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