Cross County School District, Arkansas

Cross County School District is a unified school district in Cross County and Poinsett County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,393 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 290 sq mi (751 km²) of land.

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Cross County School District in Arkansas
Cross County School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,393 ± 480
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Cross County94% of the district’s landPoinsett County5% of the district’s land
Land area
290 sq mi (751 km²)
Median household income
$46,469 ± $7,155
Median home value
$98,900 ± $34,836
Water area
1.3 sq mi (3.37 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0507740
Coordinates (central point)
35.367758, -90.816350

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Cross County School District, largest first

  1. Searcy Township1,283 people
  2. Mitchell Township892 people
  3. Hickory Ridge Township631 people
  4. Coldwater Township570 people
  5. Cherry Valley (city)543 people
  6. Vanndale (CDP)356 people
  7. Brushy Lake Township260 people
  8. Hickory Ridge (city)259 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Wynne Public Schools9.8 mi southeast
  2. Harrisburg School District14 mi north
  3. McCrory School District20 mi southwest
  4. Marked Tree School District22 mi northeast
  5. Newport School District24 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Cross County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Cross County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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