Best Schools in Corinth, Mississippi
10 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Corinth?
Use this page to compare every school in Corinth by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kossuth Elementary School
Elementary · Alcorn School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Kossuth High School
High · Alcorn School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Biggersville High School
High · Alcorn School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Corinth for 2026 are Kossuth Elementary School (8.5/10), Kossuth High School (7.7/10), and Biggersville High School (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$139,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$139,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Corinth schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +32.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Corinth schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Corinth
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kossuth Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Kossuth High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Biggersville High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Kossuth Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Biggersville Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Corinth High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Corinth Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Corinth Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $50,125
- Median home value
- $139,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Corinth compares
Mississippi rank
#72 of 120
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Mississippi avg (6.3)
Median household income
$50k
96% of Mississippi median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth, Mississippi is home to 10 schools, including 8 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Corinth show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Corinth is Kossuth Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Corinth is served by 2 school districts: ALCORN SCHOOL DIST, CORINTH SCHOOL DIST. These districts collectively serve 5,650 students.
Corinth's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $50,125. The poverty rate in the area is 17.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 559 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 338 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.5 | ||
| 3 | 1,096 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.3 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
| 2 | Crossroads Learning Center
Private
11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 375 students · 5th–8th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 717 students · 5th–8th | 3.9 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 412 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 257 students · 7th–12th | 7.5 |
| 3 | 639 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 |
Schools in Corinth
Corinth, Mississippi · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$50,125
Median Home Value
$139,300
Median Rent
$730/mo
Population
27,146
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Community Profile
Corinth has a median household income of $50,125. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $139,300, with a median rent of $730/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.7%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Mississippi
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Corinth, Mississippi
How many schools are in Corinth, Mississippi?
Corinth has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Corinth, Mississippi?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Corinth is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Corinth, Mississippi?
The top-ranked school in Corinth on MySchoolScout is Kossuth Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Corinth, Mississippi?
The top-ranked elementary school in Corinth on MySchoolScout is Kossuth Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Corinth, Mississippi?
The top-ranked middle school in Corinth on MySchoolScout is Kossuth Middle School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What is the best high school in Corinth, Mississippi?
The top-ranked high school in Corinth on MySchoolScout is Kossuth High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Corinth, Mississippi?
Corinth is served by 2 school districts: Alcorn School Dist, Corinth School Dist.
What is the education level in Corinth, Mississippi?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Corinth have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Corinth, Mississippi?
The median household income in Corinth is approximately $50,125 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Corinth, Mississippi?
Yes, Corinth has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Corinth, Mississippi?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Corinth is 13.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Corinth, Mississippi?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.