Best Attala County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 907 students in Attala County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Attala County, MS are Ethel Attendance Center, Kosciusko Junior High School and Mcadams Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attala County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Attala County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Attala County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
317 East Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Mcadams Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Attala County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Attala County, MS include Ethel Attendance Center, Kosciusko Junior High School and Mcadams Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Attala County?
4 public middle schools are located in Attala County.
What is the racial composition of students in Attala County?
Attala County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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