Kossuth High School

15 Cr 604
Corinth, MS 38834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Kossuth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kossuth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Kossuth High School's student population of 399 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
399 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Kossuth High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kossuth High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#97 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kossuth High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kossuth High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kossuth High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
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Black
1%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kossuth High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
96%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kossuth High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Kossuth High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Kossuth High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kossuth High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kossuth High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kossuth High School's ranking?
Kossuth High School is ranked #97 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kossuth High School often compared to?
Kossuth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biggersville High School, Alcorn Central High School, Corinth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kossuth High School?
The graduation rate of Kossuth High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kossuth High School?
399 students attend Kossuth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kossuth High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kossuth High School?
Kossuth High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kossuth High School offer ?
Kossuth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kossuth High School part of?
Kossuth High School is part of Alcorn School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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