Kossuth High School vs. Alcorn Central High School
Should I attend Kossuth 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
Kossuth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Alcorn Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Kossuth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
9-12
9-12
Total Students
399 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#212 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
107
111
Grade 10 Students
118
102
Grade 11 Students
84
88
Grade 12 Students
82
78
Ungraded Students
8
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
96%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%