For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,976 students in Alcorn County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alcorn County, MS are Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth Middle School and Alcorn Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcorn County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alcorn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alcorn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kossuth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Grades: PK-4
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Kossuth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Grades: 5-8
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Alcorn Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-6899
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-6899
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Biggersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 A Highway 45 South
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Alcorn Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8a Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Corinth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Droke Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Grades: PK-4
| 1,103 students
Rank: #77.
Corinth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 East Fifth Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Grades: 5-8
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2101a Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Alcorn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Meeks St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
226 Cr 248
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
21 School St.
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
700 South Crater St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-2285
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-2285
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Wenasoga Rd
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2348
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2348
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alcorn County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alcorn County, MS include Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth Middle School and Alcorn Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alcorn County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Alcorn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn County?
Alcorn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Alcorn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Alcorn County include: Alcorn Central Middle School vs. Corinth Middle School, Corinth Middle School vs. Alcorn Central Middle School, Kossuth Middle School vs. Corinth Middle School
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