Public schools in Kosciusko, MS
7 open public schools with an address in Kosciusko, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,973
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kosciusko public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Kosciusko, MS: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,973 students, an average of 282 per school. The largest campus is Kosciusko High School (579 students), and the largest elementary school is Kosciusko Lower Elem (403).
Kosciusko School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kosciusko campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 81% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kosciusko
Elementary schools in Kosciusko
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko Lower Elem Kosciusko School District | PK–01 | 403 | 17.7:1 | |
| Kosciusko Middle Elem Kosciusko School District | 02–03 | 267 | 13.7:1 | |
| Kosciusko Upper Elementary Kosciusko School District | 04–05 | 252 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Kosciusko
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko Jr High School Kosciusko School District | 06–08 | 472 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Kosciusko
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko Attala Career Technical C Attala County Schools · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Kosciusko High School Kosciusko School District | 09–12 | 579 | 14.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kosciusko
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko Alternative School Kosciusko School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.4%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black60.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Kosciusko schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,973 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kosciusko
How many public schools are in Kosciusko, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Kosciusko: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,973 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kosciusko?
Schools with an address in Kosciusko belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kosciusko School District (6 schools), Attala County Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kosciusko?
Kosciusko High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kosciusko, with 579 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kosciusko?
No school with an address in Kosciusko is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kosciusko schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kosciusko public schools is 13.7:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kosciusko guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities