Cross County High School serves 322 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
11%
19%
White
88%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross County High School?
The graduation rate of Cross County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cross County High School?
322 students attend Cross County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cross County High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross County High School?
Cross County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cross County High School offer ?
Cross County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cross County High School part of?
Cross County High School is part of Cross County School District.
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