Top Rankings
Leake Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,577 students in Leake Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Leake Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,577 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Leake Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
31 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
399 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%
# Black Students
1,590 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
62%
47%
# White Students
487 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
19%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
199
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
106
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,929 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,241
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,929
$11,965
Best Leake Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Leake County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Spruce Street, P. O. Box 1
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Grades: PK-5
| 890 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leake Co School Dist School District?
Leake Co School Dist School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,577 students.
What is the rank of Leake Co School Dist School District?
Leake Co School Dist School District is ranked #106 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leake Co School Dist School District?
62% of Leake Co School Dist School District students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leake Co School Dist School District?
Leake Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Leake Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,929 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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