For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 673 students in Leland, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Leland, MS are Leland High School, Edna M Scott Elementary School and Leland School Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leland, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Leland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leland, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E. Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Edna M Scott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5013
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5013
Grades: 1-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Leland School Park
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Milam Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leland Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
404 South Deer Creek Drive
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leland, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Leland, MS include Leland High School, Edna M Scott Elementary School and Leland School Park.
How many public schools are located in Leland, MS?
4 public schools are located in Leland, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Leland, MS?
Leland, MS public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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