Top Rankings
Leake Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,532 students in Leake Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Leake Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,532 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Leake Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
423 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
5%
# Black Students
1,544 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
61%
47%
# White Students
468 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
18%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
200
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
170
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
98
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,440 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,123 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,440
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,123
$12,013
Best Leake Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Grades: K-6
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Leake County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Leake Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Leake Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Grades: K-5
| 860 students
Rank: #55.
Leake Central Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leake Co School District?
Leake Co School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,532 students.
What is the rank of Leake Co School District?
Leake Co School District is ranked #124 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Co School District?
61% of Leake Co School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Co School District?
Leake Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Leake Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,123 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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