Alcorn Central High School vs. Biggersville High School
Should you attend Alcorn Central High School or Biggersville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alcorn Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Biggersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Alcorn Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 252 students in grades 7-12, Biggersville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
387 students
252 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#353 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
50
Grade 9 Students
102
53
Grade 10 Students
101
35
Grade 11 Students
90
32
Grade 12 Students
82
33
Ungraded Students
12
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
2%
16%
% White
94%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
35%
