For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,044 students in Cross County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cross County, AR are Cross County Elementary Tech Academy, Wynne Intermediate School and Wynne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cross County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cross County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cross County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
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
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wynne Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Gr: 3-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Wynne Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Gr: K-2 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cross County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cross County, AR include Cross County Elementary Tech Academy, Wynne Intermediate School and Wynne Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cross County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross County?
Cross County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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