Serving 602 students in grades 9-12, Kosciusko Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kosciusko Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kosciusko Senior High School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kosciusko Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Senior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
57%
47%
White
37%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosciusko Senior High School's ranking?
Kosciusko Senior High School is ranked #379 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Senior High School often compared to?
Kosciusko Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pascagoula High School, Ocean Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kosciusko Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kosciusko Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kosciusko Senior High School?
602 students attend Kosciusko Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kosciusko Senior High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kosciusko Senior High School?
Kosciusko Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Senior High School offer ?
Kosciusko Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kosciusko Senior High School part of?
Kosciusko Senior High School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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