For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 907 students in Attala County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Attala County, MS are Ethel Attendance Center, Kosciusko Junior High School and Mcadams Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attala County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Attala County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Attala County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Attala County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Attala County, MS include Ethel Attendance Center, Kosciusko Junior High School and Mcadams Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Attala County?
4 public middle schools are located in Attala County.
What is the racial composition of students in Attala County?
Attala County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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