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Kosciusko Senior High School vs. Kosciusko Upper Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Kosciusko Senior High School
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 588 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 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 250 students in grades 4-5, Kosciusko Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
4-5
Total Students
588 students
250 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kosciusko Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kosciusko Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kosciusko Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kosciusko School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kosciusko School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#216 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
#369 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kosciusko Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in MS)
54%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kosciusko Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kosciusko Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kosciusko Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kosciusko Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kosciusko Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
-
106
Grade 5 Students
-
141
Grade 9 Students
165
-
Grade 10 Students
180
-
Grade 11 Students
133
-
Grade 12 Students
109
-
Ungraded Students
1
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kosciusko Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kosciusko Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
62%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kosciusko Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kosciusko Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kosciusko Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kosciusko School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kosciusko Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kosciusko Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kosciusko Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kosciusko School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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