Top 10 Best Alcorn County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,632 students in Alcorn County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 120 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Alcorn County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alcorn County, MS are Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth High School and Kossuth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcorn County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Alcorn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Alcorn County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kossuth Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Kossuth High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Kossuth Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Grades: 5-8
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Alcorn Central High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Alcorn Central Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8a Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Grades: 5-8
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Corinth Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 East Fifth Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Grades: 5-8
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Alcorn Central Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-6899
Grades: PK-4
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Biggersville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
571 A Highway 45 South
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
Corinth Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1910 Droke Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Grades: PK-4
| 1,154 students
Rank: #1010.
Biggersville High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
571 Highway 45 S
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3542
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1111.
Corinth High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Alternative School
Alternative School
2101a Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
2101 Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7727
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alcorn County, MS

Alcorn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Meeks St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
226 Cr 248
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
21 School St.
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
700 South Crater St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-2285
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Wenasoga Rd
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2348
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Alcorn County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Alcorn County, MS include Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth High School and Kossuth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alcorn County, MS?
13 public schools are located in Alcorn County, MS.
What percentage of students in Alcorn County, MS go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Alcorn County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn County, MS?
Alcorn County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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