Serving 325 students in grades 7-12, Leflore County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leflore County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leflore County High School?
The graduation rate of Leflore County High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 85%.
How many students attend Leflore County High School?
325 students attend Leflore County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Leflore County High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leflore County High School?
Leflore County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leflore County High School offer ?
Leflore County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Leflore County High School part of?
Leflore County High School is part of Leflore County School District.
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