Biggersville High School vs. Alcorn Central High School
Should I attend Biggersville High School or Alcorn Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Biggersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Alcorn Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades 7-12, Biggersville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 385 students in grades 9-12, Alcorn Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
236 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#212 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
49
-
Grade 8 Students
49
-
Grade 9 Students
35
111
Grade 10 Students
35
102
Grade 11 Students
40
88
Grade 12 Students
25
78
Ungraded Students
3
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
20%
1%
% White
73%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
