For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 472 students in Kosciusko, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Kosciusko, MS is Kosciusko Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kosciusko, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Kosciusko have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Kosciusko, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 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 Kosciusko, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kosciusko, MS include Kosciusko Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kosciusko?
2 public middle schools are located in Kosciusko.
What is the racial composition of students in Kosciusko?
Kosciusko public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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