For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,865 students in Leake County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 705 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Leake County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Leake County, MS are Leake County Elementary School, Leake Central High School and Leake County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leake County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Leake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leake County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Leake County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Spruce Street, P. O. Box 1
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
538 Highway 487 East
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Leake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leake County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Leake County, MS include Leake County Elementary School, Leake Central High School and Leake County High School.
How many public schools are located in Leake County, MS?
8 public schools are located in Leake County, MS.
What percentage of students in Leake County, MS go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Leake County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leake County, MS?
Leake County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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