51爆料

Leake County School District

111 West Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Leake County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,463 students in Leake County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
51爆料s in Leake County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
2,463 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Leake County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#115 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
52%
24%
42%
27%
55%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.61
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
5%
% Black
61%
47%
% White
16%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,761 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,435 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,761
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,435
$12,074

Best Leake County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Leake County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Spruce Street, P. O. Box 1
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Gr: K-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leake County School District?
Leake County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,463 students.
What is the rank of Leake County School District?
Leake County School District is ranked #117 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leake County School District?
61% of Leake County School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leake County School District?
Leake County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Leake County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,435 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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