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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 662 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 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% 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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
662 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cross County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 260 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
40 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
6%
20%
# White Students
595 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
90%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
48
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,154 is higher than the state median of $11,480. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,882 is less than the state median of $11,644. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,154
$11,480
Spending / Student
$10,882
$11,644
Best Cross County School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross County Ele Tech Academy
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
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
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cross County School District?
Cross County School District manages 2 public schools serving 662 students.
What is the rank of Cross County School District?
Cross County School District is ranked #23 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cross County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,882 is less than the state median of $11,644. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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