Leake Central High School is a public school located at 704 Jordan Street in Carthage, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Leake County School District. The school is currently rated Category 4.
Serving 566 students in grades 9-13, Leake Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leake Central High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Carthage, MS, covering an area of approximately 396 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the nearest zone edge and the furthest edge located 17.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leake Central High School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Rising to the Challenge!
School Rankings
Leake Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leake Central High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.8%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
9%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, white, and orange
School Mascot
Gator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leake Central High School's ranking?
Leake Central High School is ranked #612 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Leake Central High School often compared to?
Leake Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leake County High School, Leake Co Career & Technical Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leake Central High School?
The graduation rate of Leake Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Leake Central High School?
566 students attend Leake Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Leake Central High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leake Central High School?
Leake Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leake Central High School offer ?
Leake Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leake Central High School part of?
Leake Central High School is part of Leake County School District.
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