For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 861 students in Cross County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cross County, AR are Cross County High School A New Tech 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Cross County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cross County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross County High School A New Tech School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Cr 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wynne Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cross County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cross County, AR include Cross County High School A New Tech School and Wynne Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cross County?
2 public middle schools are located in Cross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross County?
Cross County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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