CORINTH SCHOOL DIST

Corinth, Mississippi — 3 schools

2,490
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$9,684
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST operates 3 public schools serving 2,490 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,400 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Alcorn County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,684 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.6% local, 53.3% state, and 21.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $55,388 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 19/100, ranked #141 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 519.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 31.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.2% White, 27.2% African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Corinth Elementary School accounts for 44.6% of all CORINTH SCHOOL DIST student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CORINTH SCHOOL DIST-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST student-counselor ratio is 520:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST chronic absenteeism rate is 31.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.1%
Federal
53.3%
State
25.6%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
141 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Alcorn County county, where this district is located.

$727
Studio/mo
$768
1 BR/mo
$842
2 BR/mo
$1,158
3 BR/mo
$1,162
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$55,388
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in CORINTH SCHOOL DIST.

White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 27.2%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 9.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

519.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CORINTH SCHOOL DIST

School Enrollment
Corinth Elementary School
1,071
Corinth Middle School
719
Corinth High School
610

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CORINTH SCHOOL DIST?

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 2,490 students.

How much does CORINTH SCHOOL DIST spend per student?

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST spends $9,684 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #141 in Mississippi.

What is the average teacher salary in CORINTH SCHOOL DIST?

The average teacher salary in CORINTH SCHOOL DIST is $55,388 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CORINTH SCHOOL DIST?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Alcorn County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CORINTH SCHOOL DIST?

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST students are 45.2% White, 27.2% African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CORINTH SCHOOL DIST?

CORINTH SCHOOL DIST has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #141 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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