For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,966 students in Alcorn County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alcorn County, MS are Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth Middle School and Alcorn Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcorn County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alcorn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alcorn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2761
Gr: PK-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Kossuth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-7093
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Alcorn Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-6899
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-6899
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Biggersville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
571 A Highway 45 South
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-6593
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Alcorn Central Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8a Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-3674
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Droke Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Gr: PK-4 | 1,096 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Corinth Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 East Fifth Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-1261
Gr: 5-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Alcorn County Public Schools (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 elementary schools in Alcorn County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alcorn County, MS include Kossuth Elementary School, Kossuth Middle School and Alcorn Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alcorn County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Alcorn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcorn County?
Alcorn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Alcorn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Alcorn County include: Alcorn Central Middle School vs. Corinth Middle School, Corinth Middle School vs. Alcorn Central Middle School, Kossuth Elementary School vs. Corinth Elementary School