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Kosciusko School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,123 students in Kosciusko School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Kosciusko School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,123 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Kosciusko School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
1,281 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
60%
47%
# White Students
717 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
34%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
150
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
185
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
17
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,506 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,930
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,506
$12,013
Best Kosciusko School District Public Schools (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.
Kosciusko Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Kosciusko Middle School
Magnet 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
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 302 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 Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Grades: PK-1
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,123 students.
What is the rank of Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District is ranked #65 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kosciusko School District?
60% of Kosciusko School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Kosciusko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,506 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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