For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,072 students in Attala County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Attala County, MS are Kosciusko Senior High School, Ethel Attendance Center and Mcadams Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attala County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Attala County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Attala County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kosciusko Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Attala County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kosciusko Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Ethel Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Mcadams Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Kosciusko Attala Career Technical C
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
450 Hwy 12 East
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Attala County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Attala County, MS include Kosciusko Senior High School, Ethel Attendance Center and Mcadams Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Attala County?
5 public high schools are located in Attala County.
What is the racial composition of students in Attala County?
Attala County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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