For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,650 students in Alcorn County, MS (there are , serving 266 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Alcorn County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Alcorn County, MS are Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth High School and Kossuth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcorn County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Alcorn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Alcorn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Kossuth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Kossuth Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Alcorn Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Alcorn Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-6899
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-6899
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Biggersville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 A Highway 45 South
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Alcorn Central Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8a Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Biggersville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 Highway 45 S
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3542
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3542
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Droke Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Grades: PK-4
| 1,096 students
Rank: #1010.
Corinth Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 East Fifth Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Grades: 5-8
| 717 students
Rank: #1111.
Corinth High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Alternative School
Alternative School
2101a Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
2101 Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7727
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7727
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alcorn County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Meeks St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
226 Cr 248
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
21 School St.
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
700 South Crater St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-2285
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-2285
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Wenasoga Rd
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2348
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2348
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alcorn County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Alcorn County, MS include Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth High School and Kossuth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alcorn County?
13 public schools are located in Alcorn County.
What percentage of students in Alcorn County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Alcorn County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn County?
Alcorn County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Alcorn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alcorn County include: Alcorn Central Middle School vs. Corinth Middle School, Kossuth Middle School vs. Corinth Middle School, Corinth Middle School vs. Alcorn Central Middle School
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