- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corinth, MS
Corinth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Corinth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280126000006
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corinth Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Corinth Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Corinth, MS.
School address
District: Corinth School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280126000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Corinth Middle School held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 280126000006 · Corinth, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 15.6:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Elementary School (1,071 students)
Corinth Middle School held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Corinth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Elemen
Corinth Elementary School
1,071 students
- This school
Corinth Middle School
719 students
- Corinth High S
Corinth High School
610 students
What this shows Corinth Middle School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corinth Middle School compares
Corinth Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 719 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Corinth Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corinth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corinth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Corinth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corinth Middle School
How many students attend Corinth Middle School?
Corinth Middle School has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corinth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corinth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corinth Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corinth Middle School?
61.1% of students at Corinth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corinth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Corinth Middle School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Corinth, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corinth Middle School?
Corinth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Corinth School Dist also operates Corinth Elementary School (1,071 students) and Corinth High School (610 students). See the Corinth School Dist district page for the complete list.