Serving 515 students in grades 6-8, Kosciusko Junior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kosciusko Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kosciusko Junior High School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kosciusko Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Junior High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
59%
47%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosciusko Junior High School's ranking?
Kosciusko Junior High School is ranked #271 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Junior High School often compared to?
Kosciusko Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kosciusko Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Kosciusko Junior High School?
515 students attend Kosciusko Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kosciusko Junior High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kosciusko Junior High School?
Kosciusko Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Junior High School offer ?
Kosciusko Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kosciusko Junior High School part of?
Kosciusko Junior High School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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