For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,842 students in Leake County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leake County, MS are Leake County Elementary School, Leake Central Elementary School and Leake Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leake County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leake County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Leake County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
538 Highway 487 East
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Leake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Leake County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leake County, MS include Leake County Elementary School, Leake Central Elementary School and Leake Central Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leake County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Leake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leake County?
Leake County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Leake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Leake County include: Leake Central Elementary School vs. Leake County Elementary School, Leake County Elementary School vs. Leake Central Elementary School
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