For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,684 students in Alcorn County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Alcorn County, MS are Kossuth High School, Alcorn Central High School and Biggersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcorn County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Alcorn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Alcorn County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alcorn Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alcorn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kossuth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3653
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Biggersville High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Corinth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Alcorn Alternative School
Alternative School
2101a Norman Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 284-3359
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
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7727
Gr: 9-12
Alcorn County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
226 Cr 248
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
21 School St.
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Rienzi, MS 38865
(662) 462-5214
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alcorn County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Alcorn County, MS include Kossuth High School, Alcorn Central High School and Biggersville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alcorn County?
6 public high schools are located in Alcorn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn County?
Alcorn County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Alcorn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alcorn County include: Biggersville High School vs. Kossuth High School, Kossuth High School vs. Biggersville High School, Alcorn Central High School vs. Corinth High School
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