Top Rankings
Alcorn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,188 students in Alcorn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Alcorn School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
3,188 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Alcorn School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
110 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
4%
47%
# White Students
2,919 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
92%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
135
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
210
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
243
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
232
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
240
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
256
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
235
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
75
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,540 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,387
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,540
$12,013
Best Alcorn School District Public Schools (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 High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Alcorn Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Biggersville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 Highway 45 S
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3542
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3542
Grades: 7-12
| 252 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
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2101 Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7727
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7727
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alcorn School District?
Alcorn School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,188 students.
What is the rank of Alcorn School District?
Alcorn School District is ranked #31 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn School District?
92% of Alcorn School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcorn School District?
Alcorn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Alcorn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,540 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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