Best Attala County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,023 students in Attala County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Attala County, MS are Kosciusko Senior High School, Ethel Attendance Center and Mcadams Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attala County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Attala County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Attala County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ethel Attendance Center, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Attala County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Attala County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Attala County, MS include Kosciusko Senior High School, Ethel Attendance Center and Mcadams Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Attala County?
5 public high schools are located in Attala County.
What is the racial composition of students in Attala County?
Attala County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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