Attala County School District

🏡 Welcome to Attala County, Mississippi

Nestled in the heart of Mississippi, Attala County is a place where history, community, and Southern hospitality come together. Home to the towns of Ethel, McCool, and Sallis, as well as the city of Kosciusko, Attala County offers the charm of small-town life while being located less than two hours from the state capital and just over two hours from Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

🌾 A Place Steeped in Tradition

According to local lore, Attala County is named after Attala, a fictional Native American heroine from a 19th-century novel by François-René de Chateaubriand. The county is rich in history, with notable landmarks such as the Attala County Courthouse, which houses the Attala County School District Superintendent’s Office and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

🤝 Community & Lifestyle

Attala County is known for its strong sense of community, where volunteerism, citizenship, and neighborly kindness are part of everyday life. Residents and visitors alike enjoy:

• Scenic walking, biking, and driving tours

• A variety of recreational activities

• Active hunting and fishing clubs

• Local ball fields, civic groups, and year-round special events

🏫 Attala County School District

The Attala County School District is proud to serve the community through four attendance centers and a shared career and technical education facility:

• Greenlee Attendance Center

• Long Creek Attendance Center

• Ethel Attendance Center

• McAdams Attendance Center

• Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center (shared)

Together, these schools reflect the district’s commitment to academic excellence and community-centered education.