Best 39090 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,973 students in 39090, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 407 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 39090, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39090, MS are Kosciusko Senior High School, Kosciusko Upper Elementary School and Kosciusko Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39090 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39090, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 39090, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kosciusko Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Gr: 4-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Kosciusko Jr 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: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Kosciusko Middle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 South Wells
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Gr: 2-3 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Attala Career Technical C
Vocational School
450 Hwy 12 East
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Gr: PK-1 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39090, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39090, MS include Kosciusko Senior High School, Kosciusko Upper Elementary School and Kosciusko Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 39090?
7 public schools are located in 39090.
What percentage of students in 39090 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 39090 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39090?
39090 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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