For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 861 students in Leake County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Leake County, MS are Leake Central High School, Leake County High School and Leake Co Career & Technical Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leake County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Leake County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Leake County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leake County High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Leake County Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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
Leake County 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 Leake County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Leake County, MS include Leake Central High School, Leake County High School and Leake Co Career & Technical Center.
How many public high schools are located in Leake County, MS?
3 public high schools are located in Leake County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Leake County, MS?
Leake County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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