For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,024 students in Leflore County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leflore County, MS are Greenwood Middle School, Leflore County High School and Leflore Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leflore County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Leflore County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leflore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Leflore County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Gr: 7-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8008
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8008
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Gr: PK-12
Leflore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1312 Grand Boulevard, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Career And Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Highway 49 S
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Cotton Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
208 Meadowbrook Road
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1209 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1200 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Gr: 7-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Leflore County Alternative School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
107 Edison Street, Greenwood-l
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Gr: K-12
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Leflore County Vocational Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
107 Edison Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Gr: 7-12
1001 Broad Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Gr: 2-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P O Ob
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1300 Carrollton Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Leflore County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leflore County, MS include Greenwood Middle School, Leflore County High School and Leflore Legacy Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Leflore County?
6 public middle schools are located in Leflore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leflore County?
Leflore County public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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