For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 616 students in Walnut Grove, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Walnut Grove, MS are Leake County Elementary School and Leake County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Grove, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Walnut Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Walnut Grove, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Spruce Street, P. O. Box 1
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walnut Grove, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Walnut Grove, MS include Leake County Elementary School and Leake County High School.
How many public schools are located in Walnut Grove?
2 public schools are located in Walnut Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Grove?
Walnut Grove public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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