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ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

8A CR 254, GLEN, MS 38846ALCORN SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
368
Students
Total enrolled
$10,882
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 24% vs nat'l
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 368 students in grades 05–08 in GLEN, Mississippi.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,882 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in GLEN, Mississippi, serving grades 05–08 with 368 students. The district invests $10,882 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

368
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution200 male · 168 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 365 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280039001188

Academic Outcomes at ALCORN CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38846

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,882Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,882
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,788
Student Support$2,067
Administration$1,306
Operations$1,632
Other$1,088
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,882 spent per student, an estimated $4,821 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
27%
State government
52.0%
Local (property tax)
26.6%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,882/student, 24% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KOSSUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLALCORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBIGGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
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Middle
KOSSUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOLALCORN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLBIGGERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOLALCORN CO VOC COMPLEX
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School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyAlcorn County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALCORN SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (662)286-3674
NCES ID: 280039001188
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GLEN seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
Elem
KOSSUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
566 students · PK–04
99% FRL
Elem
ALCORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
514 students · PK–04
● 36 opp99% FRL
High
KOSSUTH HIGH SCHOOL
407 students · 09–12
99% FRL
High
ALCORN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
387 students · 09–12
● 36 opp99% FRL
Mid
KOSSUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
381 students · 05–08
99% FRL
Elem
BIGGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
313 students · PK–06
99% FRL
High
BIGGERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
252 students · 07–12
99% FRL
High
ALCORN CO VOC COMPLEX
0 students · 09–12
District School Rankings
Location
8A CR 254, GLEN, MS 38846
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.