For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,596 students in Kosciusko, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kosciusko, MS are Kosciusko Junior High School, Kosciusko Middle School and Kosciusko Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kosciusko, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kosciusko have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kosciusko, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 339 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
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kosciusko, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kosciusko, MS include Kosciusko Junior High School, Kosciusko Middle School and Kosciusko Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kosciusko, MS?
5 public elementary schools are located in Kosciusko, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Kosciusko, MS?
Kosciusko, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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