Needs Improvement
#790 of 863 schools in MS
Corinth Middle School
Middle School · Corinth School Dist · Corinth, MS
A Corinth School Dist middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 EAST FIFTH STREET, Corinth, MS 38834
- Math 44% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Corinth Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 36 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Corinth Middle 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Corinth School Dist
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in CORINTH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Corinth Middle School
Corinth Middle School is a public middle school in Corinth, MS, part of Corinth School Dist, serving approximately 717 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Corinth Middle School
What grades does Corinth Middle School serve?
Corinth Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Corinth Middle School?
Corinth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corinth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corinth Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Corinth Middle School rank in MS?
Corinth Middle School ranks #790 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Corinth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Corinth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Corinth Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Corinth Middle School a charter school?
No, Corinth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Corinth Middle School a Title I school?
No, Corinth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corinth Middle School?
68.6% of students at Corinth Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 717
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Alcorn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (662) 286-1261
- Area population (ZIP 38834)
- 27,146
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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