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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,198 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 9% 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
3,198 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
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
0.17
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
3%
47%
% White
91%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,503 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,503
$12,074
Best Alcorn School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kossuth Elementary 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
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Kossuth High 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
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Kossuth Middle 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
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Alcorn Central High 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
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Alcorn Central Elementary 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
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Biggersville Elementary 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
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Alcorn Central Middle 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
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Biggersville High 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
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Alternative School
Alternative 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
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 3,198 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?
91% of Alcorn School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 $11,503 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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