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 602 students in grades 9-12, 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leake Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Leake Central High School's student population of 602 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Leake Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leake Central High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
14%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gator
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leake Central High School's ranking?
Leake Central High School is ranked #673 out of 805 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Leake Central High School?
602 students attend Leake Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Leake Central High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 13:1.
What grades does Leake Central High School offer ?
Leake Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leake Central High School part of?
Leake Central High School is part of Leake Co School District.
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