Serving 407 students in grades 9-12, Kossuth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kossuth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kossuth High School's student population of 407 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kossuth High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kossuth High School is 0.04, 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
#163 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
n/a
47%
White
98%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
53%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kossuth High School's ranking?
Kossuth High School is ranked #163 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kossuth High School often compared to?
Kossuth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biggersville High School, Alcorn Central High School, Corinth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kossuth High School?
The graduation rate of Kossuth High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kossuth High School?
407 students attend Kossuth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kossuth High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kossuth High School?
Kossuth High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kossuth High School offer ?
Kossuth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kossuth High School part of?
Kossuth High School is part of Alcorn School District.
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