Middle Schools in Alcorn School District

The Alcorn School District in Mississippi is home to two high-performing middle schools: Alcorn Central Middle School and Kossuth Middle School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of middle schools in Mississippi over the past three school years, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Alcorn Central Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in 8th grade Mathematics, with 68.6% of students proficient or better, compared to the Alcorn School District and Mississippi state averages of 71.7% and 47.5%, respectively. Kossuth Middle School also excels in 8th grade Mathematics, with 72.6% of students proficient or better, as well as in 7th grade Mathematics, where 67.1% of students are proficient or better, outperforming the district and state averages.

While both schools face a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, they continue to deliver strong academic results across various subjects, including English Language Arts and Science. The Alcorn School District as a whole appears to be supporting its middle schools effectively, as evidenced by their consistent rankings and performance within the state. The district may want to explore ways to address the chronic absenteeism challenge and potentially share best practices from the schools' standout subject areas to further enhance the educational experience for all students.