Leflore County High School

401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades 7-12, Leflore 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Leflore County High School's student population of 293 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Leflore 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 Leflore County High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#714 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
52%
15-19%
42%
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
64%
45%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
29%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
85-89%
89%
(22-23)
33.5%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leflore County High School's ranking?
Leflore County High School is ranked #714 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leflore County High School?
The graduation rate of Leflore County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Leflore County High School?
293 students attend Leflore County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Leflore County High School students are Black, 29% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leflore County High School?
Leflore County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leflore County High School offer ?
Leflore County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leflore County High School part of?
Leflore County High School is part of Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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