Top Rankings
Alcorn School Dist 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 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,131 students in Alcorn School Dist 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 Dist 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 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
3,131 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Alcorn School Dist 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
7 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
115 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
4%
47%
# White Students
2,867 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
92%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
215
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
228
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
73
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,750 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,594
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,750
$11,965
Best Alcorn School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 544 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
| 399 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
| 414 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
| 385 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
| 487 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
| 297 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
| 369 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
| 236 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 Dist School District?
Alcorn School Dist School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,131 students.
What is the rank of Alcorn School Dist School District?
Alcorn School Dist 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 Dist School District?
92% of Alcorn School Dist 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 Dist School District?
Alcorn School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Alcorn School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,750 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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