Enrollment
386
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Glen, MS
Alcorn Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Alcorn Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280039000018
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcorn Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Glen · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcorn Central High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorn Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glen, MS.
School address
District: Alcorn School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280039000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alcorn Central High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alcorn Central High School
Alcorn Central High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Glen, Mississippi, enrolling 386 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alcorn School Dist also operates Kossuth Elementary School (570 students) and Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students) alongside Alcorn Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alcorn Central High School compares
Alcorn Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 27% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,326
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Alcorn Central High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alcorn School Dist, which includes Alcorn Central High School.
$10,326
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 51.9%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alcorn Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kossuth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kossuth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcorn Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alcorn Central High School
How many students attend Alcorn Central High School?
Alcorn Central High School has 386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glen, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central High School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcorn Central High School?
58.4% of students at Alcorn Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcorn Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Alcorn Central High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Glen, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcorn Central High School?
Alcorn Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alcorn Central High School rank among public schools in Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorn Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glen, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glen on the city page.
Is Alcorn Central High School a good school?
Alcorn Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alcorn School Dist?
Besides Alcorn Central High School, Alcorn School Dist also operates Kossuth Elementary School (570 students), Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students), and Kossuth High School (398 students). See the Alcorn School Dist district page for the complete list.
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