Kosciusko Jr High School

Kosciusko School District
317 East Jefferson Street
KOSCIUSKO, MS 39090
472 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Kosciusko Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Kosciusko, Mississippi, serving students within the Kosciusko School District. Situated on East Jefferson Street, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students transitioning between elementary school and high school. As part of a smaller school district, the institution emphasizes community-oriented learning, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors and social expectations of their upcoming secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Kosciusko School District, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and college and career readiness. By offering a curriculum tailored to the specific developmental needs of junior high students, the school strives to foster an environment where young learners can explore diverse academic interests while benefiting from a structured, supportive atmosphere. Families and community members looking for specific details on school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can find further information on the district's official website at http://www.ksd.k12.ms.us.
472
Total Students
37.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    283 (60.0%)
  • White
    152 (32.2%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kosciusko School District
Phone: (662)289-3737
Website: http://www.kosciuskoschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 338
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 135
Grade 7 162
Grade 8 175
Gender Ratio