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Best Attala County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,962 students in Attala County, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 394 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Attala County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Attala County, MS are Greenlee Attendance Center, Kosciusko Senior High School and Ethel Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attala County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Attala County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Attala County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenlee Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26050 Hwy 12
Mc Cool, MS 39108
(662) 674-5263
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Ethel Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Gr: 4-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Kosciusko Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
317 East Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kosciusko Middle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 South Wells
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Gr: 2-3 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Long Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9534 Hwy 429
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Mcadams Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Attala Career Technical C
Vocational School
450 Hwy 12 East
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Gr: PK-1 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Attala County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Attala County, MS include Greenlee Attendance Center, Kosciusko Senior High School and Ethel Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Attala County?
11 public schools are located in Attala County.
What percentage of students in Attala County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Attala County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Attala County?
Attala County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Attala County are often viewed compared to one another?

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