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Biggersville High School

571 Highway 45 S, CORINTH, MS 38834 · (662) 286-3542 · Alcorn County
GRADES 07–13HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL263 STUDENTS
Enrollment
263
High
DISTRICT 349 · STATE 651
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
181 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
45
Grade 8
48
Grade 9
40
Grade 10
55
Grade 11
49
Grade 12
24
Student demographics
White
19574%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Black
4417%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 45%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
218%
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
14756%
Female
11644%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
42.0%
MS avg 45.9% . -8.8pp since 2022
Math
59.7%
MS avg 52.8% . -12.5pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
56.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.8%
based on MS schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.7pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
263
+61 (+30%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 9.5:1
% White
74%
was 75%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
17%
was 20%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Biggersville High School

Set in CORINTH, Mississippi, Biggersville High School is a compact high school, run under Alcorn School District. It teaches 263 students across grades 7 through 13. Enrollment runs roughly 60% smaller than the state mean of about 651.

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

In terms of who attends, Biggersville High School reports that White students make up the majority at 74%. Beyond that, the school reports 17% Black, 8% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, Biggersville High School records 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.0:1. The state averages about 12.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 69% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Biggersville High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 56.0%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Alcorn County) records that median household income runs about $51,260, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Alcorn County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,626 students), Biggersville High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Biggersville Elementary, around 0.1 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Among the 4 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Biggersville High School ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 46.4%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Biggersville High School's enrollment has edged up 30% since 2018, when it stood at 202 (now 263). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 9.5:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

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
Biggersville High School
District
Alcorn School District
Address
571 Highway 45 S, CORINTH, MS 38834
Phone
(662) 286-3542
County
Alcorn County
Level
High
Grade range
07–13
Total enrollment
263
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
181 (69%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
280039001152
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Biggersville High School
How large is Biggersville High School?
Biggersville High School enrolls approximately 263 students in grades 07-13.
What age range does Biggersville High School serve?
Biggersville High School serves students from grade 07 through grade 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biggersville High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Biggersville High School is approximately 12.0:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Biggersville High School?
Student demographics at Biggersville High School are roughly 74% White, 1% Hispanic, 17% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Biggersville High School public or private?
Biggersville High 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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