- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280234000460
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kosciusko · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Kosciusko Senior High School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 280234000460 · Kosciusko, MS High · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 14.1:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kosciusko Junior High School (472 students)
Kosciusko Senior High School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kosciusko Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kosciusko Senior High School
579 students
- Kosciusko Juni
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 Senior High School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kosciusko Senior High School compares
Kosciusko Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 high 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 (~579 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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 32/100 (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 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.
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.