- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kosciusko, MS
Kosciusko Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Kosciusko Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280234000457
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kosciusko Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kosciusko · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kosciusko Junior High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kosciusko, MS.
School address
District: Kosciusko School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280234000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Kosciusko Junior High School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 280234000457 · Kosciusko, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 12.4:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kosciusko Senior High School (579 students)
Kosciusko Junior High School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kosciusko Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kosciusko Seni
Kosciusko Senior High School
579 students
- This school
Kosciusko Junior High School
472 students
- Kosciusko Lowe
Kosciusko Lower Elem
403 students
- Kosciusko Midd
Kosciusko Middle
267 students
- Kosciusko Uppe
Kosciusko Upper Elem
252 students
What this shows Kosciusko Junior High School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kosciusko Junior High School compares
Kosciusko Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 245 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.0%
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Kosciusko Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kosciusko School District reports $13,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kosciusko Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Lower Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Upper Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kosciusko Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kosciusko Junior High School
How many students attend Kosciusko Junior High School?
Kosciusko Junior High School has 472 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kosciusko, MS. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Junior High School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kosciusko Junior High School?
75.2% of students at Kosciusko Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kosciusko Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Kosciusko Junior High School is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Kosciusko, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kosciusko Junior High School?
Kosciusko Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kosciusko Junior High School rank among public schools in Kosciusko?
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kosciusko, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kosciusko on the city page.
What other schools are in Kosciusko School District?
Besides Kosciusko Junior High School, Kosciusko School District also operates Kosciusko Senior High School (579 students), Kosciusko Lower Elem (403 students), and Kosciusko Middle (267 students). See the Kosciusko School District district page for the complete list.