Alcorn County Schools & Education
Alcorn County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,982
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#20
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Alcorn County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Alcorn County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.4%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,982 per pupil, Alcorn County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Alcorn County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #20 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
91.4%
4.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,982
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
13
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Alcorn County has 13 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Alcorn County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#20
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
3,188 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
CORINTH SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,490 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Alcorn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Alcorn County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Alcorn County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust Infrastructure Across Two Districts
Alcorn County maintains a significant educational footprint with 13 total schools serving 5,678 students. The system is distributed across four elementary, three middle, and six high schools, including one alternative school.
Comparing Alcorn and Corinth Districts
The Alcorn School District is the larger of the two, managing 10 schools and 3,188 students. The Corinth School District serves 2,490 students across three highly populated campuses, representing 44% of the county's total enrollment.
Rural Roots and Large Elementary Campuses
Eight schools are situated in rural locales, while five reside in town settings. Corinth Elementary is the largest school in the county with 1,103 students, offering a stark contrast to the average school size of 516.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Alcorn County
Reported Enrollment
5,678
13 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Alcorn County
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
CORINTH SCHOOL DIST
13 Public Schools in Alcorn County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | CORINTH SCHOOL DIST | Corinth, 38834Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 1,103 |
| CORINTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CORINTH SCHOOL DIST | CORINTH, 38834Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 731 |
| CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CORINTH SCHOOL DIST | CORINTH, 38834Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 656 |
| KOSSUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | Corinth, 38834Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 566 |
| ALCORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | GLEN, 38846Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 514 |
| KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | Corinth, 38834Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 407 |
| ALCORN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | GLEN, 38846Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 387 |
| KOSSUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | Corinth, 38834Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 381 |
| ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | GLEN, 38846Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 368 |
| BIGGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | CORINTH, 38834Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 313 |
| BIGGERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | CORINTH, 38834Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 252 |
| Alcorn ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | CORINTH, 38834Town: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| ALCORN CO VOC COMPLEX | Record | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | CORINTH, 38834Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CORINTH SCHOOL DIST
Corinth, 38834 / Town: Remote
KOSSUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
Corinth, 38834 / Rural: Distant
ALCORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
GLEN, 38846 / Rural: Fringe
ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
GLEN, 38846 / Rural: Fringe
BIGGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
CORINTH, 38834 / Rural: Distant
Alcorn ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
CORINTH, 38834 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,982
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Alcorn County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Alcorn County, Mississippi?
Alcorn County maintains a significant educational footprint with 13 total schools serving 5,678 students. The system is distributed across four elementary, three middle, and six high schools, including one alternative school.
What are the major school districts in Alcorn County, Mississippi?
The Alcorn School District is the larger of the two, managing 10 schools and 3,188 students. The Corinth School District serves 2,490 students across three highly populated campuses, representing 44% of the county's total enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Alcorn County?
Eight schools are situated in rural locales, while five reside in town settings. Corinth Elementary is the largest school in the county with 1,103 students, offering a stark contrast to the average school size of 516.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.