Excellent
#138 of 863 schools in MS
Top 16% in state
Alcorn Central High School
High School · Alcorn School Dist · Glen, MS
An Alcorn School Dist high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8 CR 254, Glen, MS 38846
- Math 81% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alcorn Central High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alcorn Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average533/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,963
Median home value
$123,100
Median rent
$676/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Biggersville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
| Kossuth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alcorn School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alcorn Central High School is listed in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alcorn Central High School
Alcorn Central High School is a public high school in Glen, MS, part of Alcorn School Dist, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alcorn Central High School
What grades does Alcorn Central High School serve?
Alcorn Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alcorn Central High School?
Alcorn Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alcorn Central High School rank in MS?
Alcorn Central High School ranks #138 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Alcorn Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alcorn Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alcorn Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcorn Central High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alcorn Central High School a charter school?
No, Alcorn Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alcorn Central High School a Title I school?
No, Alcorn Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alcorn Central High School?
61.7% of students at Alcorn Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Alcorn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (662) 286-8720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38846)
- 2,067
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38846; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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