Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Alcorn Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Alcorn Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcorn Central High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alcorn Central High School?
The graduation rate of Alcorn Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Alcorn Central High School?
376 students attend Alcorn Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alcorn Central High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcorn Central High School?
Alcorn Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alcorn Central High School offer ?
Alcorn Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alcorn Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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