Best 39451 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,189 students in 39451, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39451, MS are Greene County High School, Leakesville Elementary School and Leakesville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39451 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39451, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 39451, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene County High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4336 High School Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-5290
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Leakesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Gr: PK-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Leakesville Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Greene County Vocational Technical
Vocational School
173 Vo-tech Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2973
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39451, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39451, MS include Greene County High School, Leakesville Elementary School and Leakesville Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 39451?
4 public schools are located in 39451.
What is the racial composition of students in 39451?
39451 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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