Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Kosciusko Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KOSCIUSKO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire district in Kosciusko, MS, encompassing approximately 153.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kosciusko Jr High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Kosciusko Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Jr High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosciusko Jr High School's ranking?
Kosciusko Jr High School is ranked #403 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Jr High School often compared to?
Kosciusko Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kosciusko Middle Elementary School, Kosciusko Senior High School, Kosciusko Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kosciusko Jr High School?
472 students attend Kosciusko Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kosciusko Jr High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kosciusko Jr High School?
Kosciusko Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Jr High School offer ?
Kosciusko Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kosciusko Jr High School part of?
Kosciusko Jr High School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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