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Alcorn Central Middle School

8A CR 254, GLEN, MS 38846 · (662) 286-3674 · Alcorn County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL371 STUDENTS
Enrollment
371
Middle
DISTRICT 373 · STATE 452
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
258 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 80%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
88
Grade 6
91
Grade 7
99
Grade 8
93
Student demographics
White
34092%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
134%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 45%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
72%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
17748%
Female
19452%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
50.7%
MS avg 45.9% . +0.8pp since 2022
Math
60.3%
MS avg 52.8% . -0.4pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
371
-47 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.7:1
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Alcorn Central Middle School

Alcorn Central Middle School is a modestly sized junior high in GLEN, Mississippi, operated by Alcorn School District. The school enrolls 371 students in grades 5 through 8.

Alcorn School District comprises 8 schools with combined enrollment of 3,226 students; Alcorn Central Middle School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Alcorn Central Middle School reports that nearly all students (92%) are White. The remainder consists of 4% Hispanic, 2% Black. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 81%.

On the resource side, The school employs 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.7:1, putting Alcorn Central Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Alcorn County put the typical household earns roughly $51,260 per year, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Alcorn County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,626 students), Alcorn Central Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Alcorn Central High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Alcorn Central Middle School operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Alcorn Central Middle School has shrank 11%, going from 418 students in 2018 to 371 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 96% to 92%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 13.7:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 today.

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Alcorn County at a glance

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Population
34,289
Census ACS
Median income
$51,260
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,626 students

Quick facts

School name
Alcorn Central Middle School
District
Alcorn School District
Address
8A CR 254, GLEN, MS 38846
Phone
(662) 286-3674
County
Alcorn County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
371
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
258 (70%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
280039001188
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Alcorn Central Middle School
How many students attend Alcorn Central Middle School?
Alcorn Central Middle School enrolls approximately 371 students in grades 05-08.
Is Alcorn Central Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Alcorn Central Middle School is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many teachers does Alcorn Central Middle School have?
Alcorn Central Middle School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
How diverse is Alcorn Central Middle School?
Alcorn Central Middle School reports a student body of 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Alcorn Central Middle School public or private?
Alcorn Central Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Alcorn School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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