Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Kosciusko Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Kosciusko Senior High School encompasses the entire school district in Kosciusko, MS, covering approximately 153.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kosciusko Senior High School's student population of 579 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Kosciusko Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Senior High School is 0.53, 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
#216 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
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 ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Senior High School's ranking?
Kosciusko Senior High School is ranked #216 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Senior High School often compared to?
Kosciusko Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pascagoula High School, Kosciusko Jr High School, Kosciusko Upper Elementary 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 52% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kosciusko Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kosciusko Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Kosciusko Senior High School?
579 students attend Kosciusko Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kosciusko Senior High School students are Black, 30% 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 Senior High School?
Kosciusko Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Senior High School offer ?
Kosciusko Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kosciusko Senior High School part of?
Kosciusko Senior High School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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