Enrollment
719
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corinth Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corinth Middle School
Corinth Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Corinth, Mississippi, enrolling 719 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 719 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 719 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Corinth School Dist spends $9,082 per pupil, 24% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 719 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Corinth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kossuth Middle School (374 students): Corinth Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
Corinth School Dist also operates Corinth Elementary School (1,071 students) and Corinth High School (610 students) alongside Corinth Middle 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 Corinth Middle School compares
Corinth Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,082
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corinth School Dist, which includes Corinth Middle School.
$9,082
Per student
-24%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 53.3%
Federal 21.1%
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 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
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~719 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Corinth Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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