Alcorn School District

31 Cr 401
Corinth, MS 38834-1420
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Alcorn 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 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,221 students in Alcorn 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 District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
10 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
3,221 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alcorn School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#34 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
59%
52%
49%
42%
68%
55%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
4%
45%
% White
89%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,270 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,421 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,270
$12,408
Spending / Student
$11,421
$12,276

Best Alcorn School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Gr: PK-4 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Kossuth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Gr: 9-13 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Alcorn Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Gr: 9-13 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Kossuth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Alcorn Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3796
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Biggersville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
571 A Highway 45 South
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Alcorn Central Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8a Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Gr: 5-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Biggersville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
571 Highway 45 S
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3542
Gr: 7-13 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Alternative School
Alternative School
2101a Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
2101 Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7727
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alcorn School District?
Alcorn School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,221 students.
What is the rank of Alcorn School District?
Alcorn School District is ranked #35 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn School District?
89% of Alcorn School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcorn School District?
Alcorn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Alcorn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,421 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,221 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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