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Cross County High School A New Technical School

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Cross County High School A New Technical School ranks 71 st of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 7-12

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 76% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Cross County High A New Technical School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, part of the Cross County School District. With 312 students and a student-teacher ratio around 11:1, the school has shown strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Arkansas high schools in recent years.

Cross County High A New Technical School's test scores are generally higher than the state averages across subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, 42.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 34.7%. The school also spends more per student ($13,634) than the nearby Harrisburg High School ($11,290) and Wynne High School ($10,078). However, the school faces challenges in Geometry and Algebra, where student proficiency lags behind the state averages.

Compared to the nearby high schools, Cross County High A New Technical School serves a higher-need student population, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, significantly higher than the 21.61% to 52.15% range of the other schools. This suggests the school is effectively serving a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, though the high poverty rates may also impact academic performance and require additional support and resources.

315

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,767

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

21 Cr 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324

(870) 588-3337

District: Cross County School District

Feeder schools for Cross County High School A New Technical School:

Elementary:

Cross County Elementary Technical Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

African American:

9.2%

Hispanic:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 82nd percentile in 2022 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (43% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Arkansas high schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 82nd-percentile peak (2022) to 76th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

33^rd of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 58 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

71^st of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 57 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 250Cross County School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	83.8	33 of 324	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	51.2	148 of 335	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.3	85 of 330	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.7	79 of 318	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	39 of 330	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	57.4	135 of 319	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.9	222 of 318	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	21.7	266 of 315	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	69.6	71 of 312	77.2%	★★★★☆
2015	34.0	187 of 275	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	18.7	248 of 280	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	71 of 291	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	50.3	143 of 305	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.6	57 of 295	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	52 of 282	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	59.2	91 of 290	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.5	185 of 282	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.6	125 of 263	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	25.8	212 of 264	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	43.8	157 of 269	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.0	216 of 267	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	36.9	185 of 268	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics54%+15 vs state

Science50%+12 vs state

Reading43%+8 vs state

English Language Arts42%+8 vs state

Algebra37%+6 vs state

Biology35%-3 vs state

Geometry19%~ state avg

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Schools Near Cross County High School A New Technical School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)						ATLAS Reading (2025)						ATLAS Mathematics (2025)				ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)				ATLAS Biology (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross County High School A New Technical School	Public, Charter	7-12	21 Cr 215	Cherry Valley	72324	Cross County	Cross County School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 588-3337	315	28	11.1	100.0%	273 (86.7%)	29 (9.2%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	65.3	71^st of 291 public high schools	75.6%		50.3	143^rd of 305 public high schools	53.1%	72		54.9	39.6	46.5	28.8	42.3		56.8	41.6	41.9	30.8	42.8		50.9	56.3	53.6	37.3	37.3		19.2	19.2		55.0	45.8	50.5		34.6	34.6	$14,767	$2,068	$12,699
Harrisburg High School	Public	6-12	501 W. South Street	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 578-2417	516	48	10.6	99.4%	443 (85.9%)	24 (4.7%)	34 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	59	95^th of 291 public high schools	67.4%		64.1	88^th of 305 public high schools	71.1%	7	26.1	28.4	42.3	20.3	42.8	31.9	27.5	29.8	42.3	23.0	41.4	32.8	20.3	22.4	46.5	29.9	21.9	21.9		23.1	23.1	23.1	28.4	32.4	28.0		41.2	40.7	$14,694	$1,345	$13,349
Wynne High School	Public	9-12	1300 N. Falls Blvd.	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 238-5070	723	107	6.7	51.2%	478 (66.1%)	200 (27.7%)	30 (4.1%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	38.9	184^th of 291 public high schools	36.8%		33.8	214^th of 305 public high schools	29.8%	30				24.4	25.9	25.2				22.5	27.2	24.9					9.5	9.2	56.0	13.3	18.8					88.0	31.1	38.7	$21,915	$941	$20,974

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross County High School A New Technical School

What is the racial makeup of Cross County High School A New Technical School?

Students at Cross County High School A New Technical School are 87% White, 9% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Cross County High School A New Technical School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 315 students attended Cross County High School A New Technical School.

What schools feed into Cross County High School A New Technical School?

Cross County High School A New Technical School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cross County Elementary Technical Academy

What district is Cross County High School A New Technical School in?

Cross County School District

Is Cross County High School A New Technical School a good school?

Cross County High School A New Technical School ranks 71^st of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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