Wynne School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Wynne School District, serving 2,720 students. Wynne School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Wynne School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Wynne School District are Wynne Junior High School, Wynne Intermediate School and Wynne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Wynne School District |
| School District Website | http://wynne.k12.ar.us |
| School District Phone Number | (870) 238-5000 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,720 Students | 496,099 Students |
| # of Teachers | 207 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Wynne School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #108 out of 262 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 3,146 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 19 Students | 8,074 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 71 Students | 64,857 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 814 Students | 101,315 Students |
| % Black Students | 30% | 20% |
| # of White Students | 1,782 Students | 301,858 Students |
| % White Students | 65% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 4,014 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 31 Students | 12,823 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 16,843 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 205 | 36,976 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 226 | 36,844 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 195 | 36,929 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 201 | 37,788 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 227 | 38,814 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 229 | 38,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 197 | 36,316 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 232 | 36,431 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 212 | 36,623 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 204 | 37,736 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 200 | 37,222 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 204 | 35,386 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 188 | 33,052 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $9,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,034 is less than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $27 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $27 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,952 | $11,132 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,034 | $11,221 |
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Wynne School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Wynne Junior High School Math: 45% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50%849 E Eldridge Ave10
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Grades: 6-8 | 641 students
- Wynne Intermediate School Math: 56% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50%100 E Bridges10
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Grades: 3-5 | 657 students
- Wynne High School Math: 29% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%800 E Jackson St10
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5001
Grades: 9-12 | 796 students
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