Serving 266 students in grades 7-12, Leake County 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leake County High School serves the southeast part of its school district in Walnut Grove, MS, covering an area of approximately 189.5 square miles. Most students typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leake County High School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where growth happens one student at a time.
School Rankings
Leake County 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 County High School is 0.39, 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
#604 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
77%
45%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leake County High School's ranking?
Leake County High School is ranked #604 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Leake County High School often compared to?
Leake County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leake Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leake County High School?
The graduation rate of Leake County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Leake County High School?
266 students attend Leake County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Leake County High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leake County High School?
Leake County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leake County High School offer ?
Leake County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leake County High School part of?
Leake County High School is part of Leake County School District.
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