Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Wynne Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wynne Junior High School's student population of 563 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wynne Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wynne Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
29%
19%
White
67%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wynne Junior High School's ranking?
Wynne Junior High School is ranked #516 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Wynne Junior High School?
563 students attend Wynne Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wynne Junior High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wynne Junior High School?
Wynne Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wynne Junior High School offer ?
Wynne Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wynne Junior High School part of?
Wynne Junior High School is part of Wynne School District.
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