Wynne School District, AR

Original Research by School Decision on Wynne School District

The Wynne School District serves the community of Wynne in Cross County, Arkansas, covering kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district's enrollment is small for a K-12 system, and the student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Black student population making up around three-tenths of the total, and much smaller shares of Hispanic and multiracial students. Data on economic disadvantage and special education identification were not available; a parent may want to ask the district directly about these figures.

State testing results from the 2024-25 school year, using the ATLAS assessment, show proficiency rates that fall in a modest range across all three tested subjects. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above varies by grade level, landing roughly between a third and just under half, with fourth grade the strongest showing and seventh grade the weakest. English language arts proficiency rates are similar in spread, clustering in the low-to-mid thirty-percent range for most grades, with fifth grade reaching above two-fifths. Science results follow the same pattern, with rates generally between three-tenths and two-fifths proficient, and fifth grade again the standout grade. Across all subjects and grades, no single year posted a proficiency rate above half of students tested. A high school graduation rate was not available in the data, so a reader should check with the district for that important measure.

The district operates four schools: Wynne Primary School, Wynne Intermediate School, Wynne Junior High School, and Wynne High School. The elementary and middle grades are split across the primary and intermediate buildings, with junior high covering the early secondary years and the high school serving grades nine through twelve. The district's program offerings were not reported in the available data, so it is unclear whether advanced coursework, career and technical education pathways, or dual-credit options are available.

The housing market in the district's attendance area is a mixed picture reflecting the towns the district draws from. The largest contributor is the town of Wynne itself, where typical home values have seen a very slight decline. Smaller surrounding communities such as Colt and McCrory have a wide range of housing costs, while Earle, another town in the area, shows notably lower home values and a sharper recent drop. Overall, the district's weighted home value is well below the statewide average for Arkansas and far below the national benchmark, making this one of the more affordable school attendance zones in the state. The estimated monthly mortgage payment on a typical home, assuming a standard down payment, is modest relative to the national median household income.

The comparison among Cross County's districts was not possible because the district is the only one in the county. Placements against peer districts elsewhere are not available, so the only point of reference is the state-level proficiency results described above.

A search for recent district changes or strategic initiatives found no parent-relevant developments to report. The data does not indicate any new programming, boundary adjustments, or major facility investments. A parent moving to the area may want to contact the district office directly to learn about current offerings in areas such as advanced academics, extracurriculars, and student support services.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,405

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 3%

Black 30%

White 64%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

WYNNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WYNNE PRIMARY SCHOOL

WYNNE HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

37%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

34%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

Science

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

31%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$135,459

Year-over-year change-2.2%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$65K to $151K

vs. state typical0.61x

vs. national typical0.37x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
72396	Wynne	$151K	-1.1%	54.6%
72331	Earle	$65K	-8.7%	10.8%
72326	Colt	$123K	+3.8%	1.9%
72347	Hickory Ridge	$103K	-5.2%	1.3%
72101	McCrory	$108K	+0.1%	1.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$684/mo

Home price / national median income1.6x

Comparison

State typical home value$222,300 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.