For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,731 students in Alcorn County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alcorn County, MS are Kossuth Middle School, Alcorn Central Middle School and Biggersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcorn County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Alcorn County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alcorn County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kossuth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Alcorn Central Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8a Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Gr: 5-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Biggersville High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 7-13 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Corinth Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 East Fifth Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Gr: 5-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Alternative School
Alternative School
2101a Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Gr: 5-12
Alcorn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
226 Cr 248
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
21 School St.
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alcorn County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alcorn County, MS include Kossuth Middle School, Alcorn Central Middle School and Biggersville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alcorn County?
5 public middle schools are located in Alcorn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn County?
Alcorn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Alcorn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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. Alcorn Central Middle School
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