Best Alcorn County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Alcorn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 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 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Alcorn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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