Kosciusko School District

229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,999 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 68% 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,999 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

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.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#63 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kosciusko   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kosciusko   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kosciusko   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kosciusko   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kosciusko   School District and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
1,237 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
62%
47%
# White Students
633 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
32%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
94
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
161
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
24
7,677

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kosciusko   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kosciusko   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,608
$12,205
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kosciusko   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,220
$12,074
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kosciusko   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kosciusko School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kosciusko Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
317 East Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Kosciusko Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 South Wells
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Grades: 2-3
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Grades: 4-5
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Grades: PK-1
| 403 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,999 students.
What is the rank of Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District is ranked #64 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?
62% of Kosciusko School District students are Black, 32% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Kosciusko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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