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Cross County School District

21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 695 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 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
695 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cross County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#23 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(22-23)
47%
39%
50%
40%
44%
36%
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
8%
19%
% White
88%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,597 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,836 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,597
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,836
$13,043

Best Cross County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross County Ele Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cross County School District?
Cross County School District manages 2 public schools serving 695 students.
What is the rank of Cross County School District?
Cross County School District is ranked #19 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cross County School District?
88% of Cross County School District students are White, 8% 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 County School District?
Cross County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cross County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,836 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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