Cross County School District

The Cross County School District in Arkansas serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Cross County Ele Technical Academy (an elementary school) and Cross County High A New Technical School (a high school). Both schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years, with the elementary school dropping from 124th out of 487 Arkansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 233rd out of 497 in 2023-2024, and the high school dropping from 52nd out of 282 Arkansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 143rd out of 305 in 2023-2024.

The schools' performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from around 25-45% across different subjects and grade levels. However, both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (100%), indicating a high-need student population. The high school has a higher spending per student ($13,634) and a lower student-teacher ratio (10.7 students per teacher) compared to the elementary school ($10,917 per student and 16.2 students per teacher), which may be impacting the schools' performance in different ways.

Overall, the data highlights both challenges and opportunities for the Cross County School District. By closely examining the performance, demographics, and resource allocation of these schools, the district can identify areas for improvement and develop targeted strategies to support student success and address the unique needs of their high-need student populations.