Kosciusko School District

229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,973 students in Kosciusko School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Kosciusko School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
1,973 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kosciusko School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#55 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
56%
52%
38%
42%
47%
55%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
60%
45%
% White
30%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,761 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,381 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,761
$12,408
Spending / Student
$12,381
$12,276

Best Kosciusko School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kosciusko Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Gr: 4-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Kosciusko Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
317 East Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Kosciusko Middle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 South Wells
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Gr: 2-3 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Gr: PK-1 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,973 students.
What is the rank of Kosciusko School District?
Kosciusko School District is ranked #57 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kosciusko School District?
60% of Kosciusko School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Kosciusko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,381 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,973 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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