Alcorn Central High School

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Alcorn Central High School ranks 95 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alcorn Central High School is a public high school located in Glen, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 387 students. The school is part of the Alcorn School District, which is ranked 34 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alcorn Central High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in various MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) end-of-course exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86.6% of Alcorn Central High School students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 72.9% for the Alcorn School District and 67.4% for the state. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.8%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Biggersville High School, which has a more diverse student population.

Despite its strong academic performance, Alcorn Central High School faces unique challenges, with over 99% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student, at $10,750 for the 2018-2019 school year, is higher than the state average and comparable to nearby schools in the Alcorn School District. This suggests the district is investing resources in the school, but further analysis is needed to understand how these funds are being utilized to support student success and address the economic challenges faced by the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846

(662) 286-8720

District: Alcorn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,604

Feeder schools for Alcorn Central High School:

Elementary:	Alcorn Central Elementary School
	Biggersville Elementary
	Kossuth Elementary School
Middle:	Alcorn Central Middle School
	Kossuth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Two or more races:

3.7%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcorn Central High School ranks better than 58.3% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Alcorn School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alcorn Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), two or more races (3.7%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcorn Central High School is 12.1. 3 high schools in the Alcorn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alcorn Central High School employs 30.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcorn Central High School is $12,604. 2 high schools in the Alcorn School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alcorn Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Alcorn Central High School 95^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Alcorn Central High School in the ranking list.)

Alcorn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcorn School District 34^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alcorn Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	52.53	130^th	232	44.0%
2005	39.89	159^th	232	31.5%
2006	60.26	100^th	232	56.9%
2007	54.10	117^th	232	49.6%
2008	52.27	122^nd	235	48.1%
2009	55.57	109^th	235	53.6%
2010	59.10	103^rd	235	56.2%
2011	52.19	126^th	244	48.4%
2012	60.28	93^rd	241	61.4%
2013	59.88	92^nd	238	61.3%
2014	68.61	58^th	236	75.4%
2015	40.60	125^th	226	44.7%
2016	68.59	60^th	231	74.0%
2017	71.09	59^th	237	75.1%
2018	63.26	80^th	233	65.7%
2019	56.53	92^nd	233	60.5%
2021	71.40	58^th	231	74.9%
2022	62.34	87^th	228	61.8%
2023	53.15	110^th	226	51.3%
2024	60.29	95^th	228	58.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alcorn Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	842	4	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	856
1991	514	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	522
1992	528	4	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	537
1993	543	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	550
1994	553	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	559
1995	533	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	542
1996	533	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	542
1997	532	1	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	541
1998	512	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	522
1999	553	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	561
2000	550	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	559
2001	559	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	569
2002	505	4	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	515
2003	505	4	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	515
2004	488	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	499
2005	482	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	492
2006	509	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	515
2007	482	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	489
2008	464	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	471
2009	441	3	1	3	0	0	0	448
2010	440	3	0	1	0	0	0	444
2011	434	3	1	0	0	0	1	439
2012	403	3	1	1	0	0	1	409
2013	394	2	1	0	0	0	1	398
2014	422	4	2	2	0	0	2	432
2015	424	2	2	5	0	0	2	435
2016	410	0	2	4	0	1	3	420
2017	379	3	2	6	2	0	3	395
2018	379	4	3	7	4	0	4	401
2019	368	3	2	5	4	0	10	392
2020	354	4	1	7	4	0	11	381
2021	377	4	1	3	3	0	12	400
2022	365	6	0	4	0	0	10	385
2023	363	7	0	5	2	0	10	387
2024	349	6	1	4	2	0	14	376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcorn Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	856	46.0	18.6	n/a
1991	522	27.5	18.9	n/a
1992	537	28.4	18.9	28.7
1993	550	29.0	19.0	27.8
1994	559	28.9	19.3	27
1995	542	30.8	17.6	31.9
1996	542	30.8	17.6	31.9
1997	541	30.6	17.7	31.6
1998	522	29.9	17.5	31.8
1999	561	31.0	18.1	46
2000	559	30.3	18.4	44.5
2001	569	31.3	18.2	44.1
2002	515	29.6	17.4	48.2
2003	515	29.6	17.4	48.2
2004	499	28.8	17.3	39.9
2005	492	29.9	16.5	37.6
2006	515	32.0	16.1	40.4
2007	489	32.7	15.0	41.7
2008	471	34.4	13.7	42.3
2009	448	32.5	13.8	50
2010	444	32.0	13.8	56.5
2011	439	28.3	15.4	53.3
2012	409	30.3	13.4	54.3
2013	398	30.1	13.2	48.2
2014	432	30.5	14.1	53
2015	435	32.0	13.5	51.7
2016	420	30.0	14.0	45.5
2017	395	28.9	13.6	50.9
2018	401	29.3	13.6	55.6
2019	392	28.6	13.6	61.2
2020	381	27.6	13.7	59.3
2021	400	27.5	14.5	99.3
2022	385	28.4	13.5	99.2
2023	387	29.0	13.3	99.2
2024	376	30.9	12.1	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcorn Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	856	46.0	18.6	n/a
1991	522	27.5	18.9	n/a
1992	537	28.4	18.9	28.7
1993	550	29.0	19.0	27.8
1994	559	28.9	19.3	27
1995	542	30.8	17.6	31.9
1996	542	30.8	17.6	31.9
1997	541	30.6	17.7	31.6
1998	522	29.9	17.5	31.8
1999	561	31.0	18.1	46
2000	559	30.3	18.4	44.5
2001	569	31.3	18.2	44.1
2002	515	29.6	17.4	48.2
2003	515	29.6	17.4	48.2
2004	499	28.8	17.3	39.9
2005	492	29.9	16.5	37.6
2006	515	32.0	16.1	40.4
2007	489	32.7	15.0	41.7
2008	471	34.4	13.7	42.3
2009	448	32.5	13.8	50
2010	444	32.0	13.8	56.5
2011	439	28.3	15.4	53.3
2012	409	30.3	13.4	54.3
2013	398	30.1	13.2	48.2
2014	432	30.5	14.1	53
2015	435	32.0	13.5	51.7
2016	420	30.0	14.0	45.5
2017	395	28.9	13.6	50.9
2018	401	29.3	13.6	55.6
2019	392	28.6	13.6	61.2
2020	381	27.6	13.7	59.3
2021	400	27.5	14.5	99.3
2022	385	28.4	13.5	99.2
2023	387	29.0	13.3	99.2
2024	376	30.9	12.1	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcorn Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,391
2018	$10,750
2019	$10,741
2020	$11,502
2021	$11,602
2022	$12,604

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcorn Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 233 High schools	Ranks 110^th of 226 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Alcorn Central High School)	44.3	64.1	19.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Alcorn School District)	56.4	67.9	11.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Alcorn Central High School)	45.8	49.5	3.7%
End of Course English II (Alcorn School District)	50.4	55.6	5.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Alcorn Central High School)	63.1	57.7	5.4%
End of Course Biology (Alcorn School District)	64.5	59.3	5.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Alcorn Central High School)	58.3	74.7	16.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Alcorn School District)	63.1	76.4	13.3%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	392	387	1.3%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	368	363	1.4%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.2%	99.2%	38%

Schools Near Alcorn Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Alcorn Central High School	Public	9-12	8 Cr 254	Glen	38846	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 286-8720	376	31	12.1	61.7%	349 (92.8%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	60.3	95^th of 228 public high schools	58.3%		53.2	110^th of 226 public high schools	51.3%	15					86.6	41.3		56.0	82.6	$12,604
Corinth High School	Public	9-12	1310 Harper Road	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Corinth School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 286-1000	639	39	16.4	59.9%	331 (51.8%)	180 (28.2%)	89 (13.9%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.0%)								(n/a)										$11,188
Alcorn County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	2101 Norman Road	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 286-7727	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alcorn ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL	Public	5-12	2101A Norman Road	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 284-3359	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Biggersville High School	Public	7-12	571 Highway 45 S	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-3542	257	21	12.0	67.3%	192 (74.7%)	42 (16.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)	29.3	164^th of 228 public high schools	28.1%		41.1	140^th of 226 public high schools	38.1%	24	51.2	40.0	83.0	67.5	34.6	52.9	50.0	39.6	58.0	$14,334
Tishomingo County High School	Public	9-12	701 Hwy 72	Iuka	38852	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County Sp Mun School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 423-7300	605	41	14.5	59.3%	548 (90.6%)	10 (1.7%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	68.1	72^nd of 228 public high schools	68.4%		67.8	64^th of 226 public high schools	71.7%	8					82.9	50.6		74.4	71.2	$12,156
Kossuth High School	Public	9-12	15 Cr 604	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 286-3653	412	31	13.4	49.5%	399 (96.8%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	77	45^th of 228 public high schools	80.3%		72.8	47^th of 226 public high schools	79.2%	2					88.0	61.3		69.2	77.5	$13,016
Booneville High School	Public	9-12	300 B W George E. Allen Dr.	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5445	365	24	15.5	40.3%	241 (66.0%)	90 (24.7%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	80	33^rd of 228 public high schools	85.5%		70.5	57^th of 226 public high schools	74.8%	24					72.8	69.5		78.8	84.7	$15,838
Prentiss County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	302 W. George E. Allen Dr.	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 728-9259	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northeast Middle School Regional Alternative	Public	5-12	103 Medical Drive	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 728-7144	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcorn Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Alcorn Central High School?

Students at Alcorn Central High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Alcorn Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Alcorn Central High School.

Is Alcorn Central High School a good school?

Alcorn Central High School ranks 95^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Alcorn Central High School in?

Alcorn School District

What schools feed into Alcorn Central High School?

Alcorn Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alcorn Central Elementary School
Elementary : Biggersville Elementary
Elementary : Kossuth Elementary School
Middle : Alcorn Central Middle School
Middle : Kossuth Middle School

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