Attala County Schools

100 Courthouse Bldg Ste 3
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Attala County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 952 students in Attala County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Attala County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
952 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Attala County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#53 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
55%
52%
41%
42%
59%
55%
(21-22)
85-89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
54%
45%
% White
28%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,168 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,645 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,168
$12,408
Spending / Student
$16,645
$12,276

Best Attala County Schools Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 Attala Career Technical C
Vocational School
450 Hwy 12 East
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Attala County Schools?
Attala County Schools manages 5 public schools serving 952 students.
What is the rank of Attala County Schools?
Attala County Schools is ranked #54 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Attala County Schools?
54% of Attala County Schools students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Attala County Schools?
Attala County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Attala County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,645 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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