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Kosciusko Senior High School

High School · Kosciusko School District · Kosciusko, MS

A high school in Kosciusko, MS where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

229 West Washington St., Kosciusko, MS 39090

  • Math 65% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.3% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation8.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$13,195
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Kosciusko Senior High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kosciusko Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kosciusko), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,346

Median home value

$114,000

Median rent

$774/mo

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Kosciusko School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$13,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kosciusko Senior High School is listed in KOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kosciusko Senior High School

Kosciusko Senior High School is a public high school in Kosciusko, MS, part of Kosciusko School District, serving approximately 588 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kosciusko Senior High School

What grades does Kosciusko Senior High School serve?

Kosciusko Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kosciusko Senior High School?

Kosciusko Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Senior High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kosciusko Senior High School rank in MS?

Kosciusko Senior High School ranks #644 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Kosciusko Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kosciusko Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kosciusko Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kosciusko Senior High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kosciusko Senior High School a charter school?

No, Kosciusko Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kosciusko Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Kosciusko Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kosciusko Senior High School?

79.6% of students at Kosciusko Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
588
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Attala County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 39090)
11,811
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
39.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39090; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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