Serving 1,096 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Corinth Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corinth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Corinth Elementary School's student population of 1,096 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
School Rankings
Corinth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corinth Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
32%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corinth Elementary School's ranking?
Corinth Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Corinth Elementary School often compared to?
Corinth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcorn Central Elementary School, Kossuth Elementary School, Biggersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Corinth Elementary School?
1,096 students attend Corinth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Corinth Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corinth Elementary School?
Corinth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Corinth Elementary School offer ?
Corinth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Corinth Elementary School part of?
Corinth Elementary School is part of Corinth School District.
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