Biggersville High School

www.alcornschools.org

263 Students

High School 7th - 13

School Overview

Biggersville High School is a public secondary school located in Corinth, Mississippi, and serves as part of the Alcorn School District. Situated at 571 Highway 45 S, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for its students in grades 7 through 12. The institution focuses on fostering academic achievement while maintaining a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Biggersville High School is known for its active extracurricular programs and strong school spirit, often centered around its athletic teams, the Lions. The school emphasizes character development, community involvement, and the cultivation of local pride, reflecting the values of the surrounding Alcorn County area. By offering a blend of rigorous coursework and diverse student activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.

263

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Biggersville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	2
Black	44
Asian	1
Two or More	21

White
195 (74.1%)
Black
44 (16.7%)
Two or More
21 (8.0%)
Hispanic
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alcorn School District
Phone:	(662)286-3542
Website:	http://www.alcornschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 13
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 13 2

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 55

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 24