For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 602 students in Carthage, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Carthage, MS is Leake Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Carthage, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leake Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carthage, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Carthage, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carthage, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, MS include Leake Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carthage?
2 public high schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Carthage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carthage include: Leake Central High School vs. Leake Co Career & Technical Center
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