Serving 325 students in grades 5-8, Leakesville Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leakesville Jr. High School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
“Home of the Bears”
School Rankings
Leakesville Jr. 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 Leakesville Jr. High School is 0.33, 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
#401 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
17%
45%
White
80%
40%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
23%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leakesville Jr. High School's ranking?
Leakesville Jr. High School is ranked #401 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Leakesville Jr. High School?
325 students attend Leakesville Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Leakesville Jr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leakesville Jr. High School?
Leakesville Jr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leakesville Jr. High School offer ?
Leakesville Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leakesville Jr. High School part of?
Leakesville Jr. High School is part of Greene County Schools.
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