Top Rankings
Kosciusko School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,999 students in Kosciusko School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Kosciusko School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,999 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kosciusko School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
62%
47%
% White
32%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,608
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,220
$12,074
Best Kosciusko School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kosciusko Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 East Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Kosciusko Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Wells
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Grades: 2-3
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Grades: 4-5
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Grades: PK-1
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,999 students.
What is the rank of Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District is ranked #64 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kosciusko School District?
62% of Kosciusko School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 3% 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 School District?
Kosciusko School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Kosciusko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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