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#757 of 863 schools in MS

Corinth High School

High School · Corinth School Dist · Corinth, MS

A Corinth School Dist high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1310 HARPER ROAD, Corinth, MS 38834

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-31.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$10,337
Chronic Absenteeism39.1%

Students at Corinth High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
25%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2016
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Corinth 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,521/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corinth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,125

Median home value

$139,300

Median rent

$730/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alcorn Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–124.3 mi376Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Corinth School Dist

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Corinth High School is listed in CORINTH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Corinth High School

Corinth High School is a public high school in Corinth, MS, part of Corinth School Dist, serving approximately 639 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corinth High School

What grades does Corinth High School serve?

Corinth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Corinth High School?

Corinth High School has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Corinth High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Corinth High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corinth High School rank in MS?

Corinth High School ranks #757 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Corinth High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Corinth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Corinth High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corinth High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Corinth High School a charter school?

No, Corinth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Corinth High School a Title I school?

No, Corinth High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corinth High School?

59.9% of students at Corinth 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
639
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Alcorn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 38834)
27,146
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
41.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 38834; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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