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ALCORN SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
10
Schools
3,188
Students
$10,882
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
99.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ALCORN SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,188 students across 10 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,882 is below the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALCORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04514
BIGGERSVILLE ELEMENTARYPK–06313
KOSSUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04566
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08368
KOSSUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08381
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alcorn ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL05–120
ALCORN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–12387
ALCORN CO VOC COMPLEX09–120
BIGGERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL07–12252
KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOL09–12407
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,882-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
27%
State
52.0%
Local (property tax)
26.6%
Federal
21.4%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,188
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,882, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST?
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,188 students.
What is the graduation rate for ALCORN SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ALCORN SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST spends $10,882 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST?
99% of students in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST?
No, ALCORN SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ALCORN SCHOOL DIST serve?
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ALCORN SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.