Top Rankings
Corinth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,388 students in Corinth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Corinth School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,388 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Corinth School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
18%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
27%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
44%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,917 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,904 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$28 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,917
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$11,904
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Corinth School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Droke Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Gr: PK-4 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Corinth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Gr: 9-13 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Corinth School District?
Corinth School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,388 students.
What is the rank of Corinth School District?
Corinth School District is ranked #73 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Corinth School District?
44% of Corinth School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Corinth School District?
Corinth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Corinth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,904 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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