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Best Alcorn County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,650 students in Alcorn County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 120 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Alcorn County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alcorn County, MS are Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth High School and Alcorn Central High 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 51% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Alcorn County (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: #99.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1910 Droke Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Gr: PK-4 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Corinth Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 East Fifth Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Gr: 5-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Corinth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1000
Gr: 9-13 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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

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 Alcorn Central High 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?
98% of all K-12 students in Alcorn County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
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 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Alcorn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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