- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corinth, MS
Corinth High School
Federal NCES profile for Corinth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280126000171
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corinth High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Corinth High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Corinth, MS.
School address
District: Corinth School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280126000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Corinth High School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 280126000171 · Corinth, MS High · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 17.4:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Elementary School (1,071 students)
Corinth High School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Corinth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Elemen
Corinth Elementary School
1,071 students
- Corinth Middle
Corinth Middle School
719 students
- This school
Corinth High School
610 students
What this shows Corinth High School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corinth High School compares
Corinth High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 34% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$10,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Corinth High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corinth School Dist reports $10,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corinth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corinth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corinth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Corinth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corinth High School
How many students attend Corinth High School?
Corinth High School has 610 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corinth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corinth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corinth High School is 17.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corinth High School?
53.2% of students at Corinth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corinth High School?
The largest demographic group at Corinth High School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Corinth, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corinth High School?
Corinth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corinth High School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Corinth, 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 Corinth on the city page.
What other schools are in Corinth School Dist?
Besides Corinth High School, Corinth School Dist also operates Corinth Elementary School (1,071 students) and Corinth Middle School (719 students). See the Corinth School Dist district page for the complete list.