Serving 588 students in grades 9-12, Kosciusko Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kosciusko Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kosciusko Senior High School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kosciusko Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Senior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
62%
47%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosciusko Senior High School's ranking?
Kosciusko Senior High School is ranked #258 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Senior High School often compared to?
Kosciusko Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pascagoula High School, Ocean Springs High School, Kosciusko Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kosciusko Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kosciusko Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kosciusko Senior High School?
588 students attend Kosciusko Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kosciusko Senior High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kosciusko Senior High School?
Kosciusko Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Senior High School offer ?
Kosciusko Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kosciusko Senior High School part of?
Kosciusko Senior High School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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