Cross County High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Cross County, Arkansas, 2 miles from Cherry Valley, and operated by the Cross County School District. The school educates 7–12th grade students. It draws students from Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge and Vanndale.
Serving 312 students in grades 7-12, Cross Cnty High A New Tech School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School's student population of 312 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
12%
19%
White
84%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbirds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Cnty High A New Tech School's ranking?
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School is ranked #226 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cross Cnty High A New Tech School often compared to?
Cross Cnty High A New Tech Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wynne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School?
The graduation rate of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cross Cnty High A New Tech School?
312 students attend Cross Cnty High A New Tech School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School?
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cross Cnty High A New Tech School offer ?
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cross Cnty High A New Tech School part of?
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School is part of Cross County School District.
School Reviews
Review Cross Cnty High A New Tech School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
