School is the comprehensive high school of the district.
The county is in the district of Copiah–Lincoln Community College, and has been since 1967.
== Athletics ==
Alcorn State is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and participates in NCAA Division I FCS. Alcorn sponsors 15 athletic programs.
== Sounds of Dyn-O-mite ==
Alcorn State University's marching band was founded in the 1960s; the band is known as the "Sounds of Dyn-O-mite" (SOD). Led by four or five drum majors, SOD has more than 190+ members. The band was invited to perform in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The "World Renowned Golden Girls" (GGs) is the danceline that has been featured with SOD since its inception. Founded in 1968, they are the first danceline (no twirling batons) featured with a HBCU marching band hence why they often refer to themselves as "The Mother of HBCU dancelines."
== Demographics ==
Alcorn State University CDP is a census-designated place (CDP) and the official name for an area covering …
