For the 2025 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 Ele 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 43% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cross County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross County Ele 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
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Wynne Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 E Bridges
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Grades: 3-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Wynne Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 E Eldridge Ave
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 N Lemons
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Grades: K-2
| 593 students
Cross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 300
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 322 students
3211 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3327
Grades: 4-6
| 129 students
2886 Hwy 1b
Vanndale, AR 72387
(870) 238-8521
Vanndale, AR 72387
(870) 238-8521
Grades: PK-3
| 186 students
P.o. Box 6
Hickory Ridge, AR 72347
(870) 697-3370
Hickory Ridge, AR 72347
(870) 697-3370
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
204 Park St.
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2761
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2761
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
122 Wilson St.
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2791
Parkin, AR 72373
(870) 755-2791
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
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 Ele 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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