Enrollment
579
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kosciusko, MS
Kosciusko Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Kosciusko Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280234000460
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kosciusko Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kosciusko · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kosciusko Senior High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kosciusko, MS.
School address
District: Kosciusko School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280234000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kosciusko Senior High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kosciusko Senior High School
Kosciusko Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Kosciusko, Mississippi, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 579 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 56 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kosciusko School District also operates Kosciusko Junior High School (472 students) and Kosciusko Lower Elem (403 students) alongside Kosciusko Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kosciusko Senior High School compares
Kosciusko Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▼ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$12,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 56 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Kosciusko Senior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kosciusko School District, which includes Kosciusko Senior High School.
$12,056
Per student
+1%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 43.6%
Federal 33.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kosciusko Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Lower Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciusko Upper Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kosciusko Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kosciusko Senior High School
How many students attend Kosciusko Senior High School?
Kosciusko Senior High School has 579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kosciusko, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Senior High School is 14.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kosciusko Senior High School?
67.1% of students at Kosciusko Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kosciusko Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Kosciusko Senior High School is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Kosciusko, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kosciusko Senior High School?
Kosciusko Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kosciusko Senior High School rank among public schools in Kosciusko?
By Resource Investment Index, Kosciusko Senior High School ranks #5 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.
Is Kosciusko Senior High School a good school?
Kosciusko Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kosciusko School District?
Besides Kosciusko Senior High School, Kosciusko School District also operates Kosciusko Junior High School (472 students), Kosciusko Lower Elem (403 students), and Kosciusko Middle (267 students). See the Kosciusko School District district page for the complete list.
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