For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,962 students in Attala County, MS (there are , serving 425 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Attala County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Attala County, MS are Greenlee Attendance Center, Kosciusko Senior High School and Ethel Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attala County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Attala County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Attala County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenlee Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26050 Hwy 12
Mc Cool, MS 39108
(662) 674-5263
Mc Cool, MS 39108
(662) 674-5263
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Ethel Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Grades: 4-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Kosciusko Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 East Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kosciusko Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Wells
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Grades: 2-3
| 286 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Long Creek Attendance Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9534 Hwy 429
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #88.
Mcadams Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Attala Career Technical C
Vocational School
450 Hwy 12 East
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Grades: PK-1
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Attala County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Attala County, MS include Greenlee Attendance Center, Kosciusko Senior High School and Ethel Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Attala County?
11 public schools are located in Attala County.
What percentage of students in Attala County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Attala County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Attala County?
Attala County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Attala County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Attala County include: Long Creek Attendance Center vs. Kosciusko Lower Elementary School, Kosciusko Middle School vs. Kosciusko Lower Elementary School, Kosciusko Lower Elementary School vs. Long Creek Attendance Center
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