Best Schools in Alcorn County, MS
Alcorn County, MS has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,889 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Alcorn County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alcorn County, MS
The top high schools in Alcorn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kossuth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 407 Students
2. Alcorn Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 387 Students
3. Biggersville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 252 Students
4. Corinth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corinth School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 656 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alcorn County, MS
The top middle schools in Alcorn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alcorn Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students
2. Kossuth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 381 Students
3. Corinth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corinth School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alcorn County, MS
The top elementary schools in Alcorn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kossuth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 566 Students
2. Alcorn Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
3. Biggersville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 313 Students
4. Corinth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corinth School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1103 Students
5. Crossroads Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossroads Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 144 Students
6. First Baptist Church Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First Baptist Church Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alcorn County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alcorn County, MS has a total population of 34,740 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alcorn County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alcorn County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alcorn County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alcorn County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alcorn County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alcorn County, MS
How many schools are in Alcorn County, MS?
Alcorn County, MS has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,889 students in total.
How do schools in Alcorn County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Alcorn County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Alcorn County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alcorn County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Alcorn County
2 places in Alcorn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Alcorn School Dist (8 schools)
- Corinth School Dist (3 schools)