Top Rankings
Leland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 700 students in Leland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Leland School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
4 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
700 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Leland 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
637 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
91%
47%
# White Students
26 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
4%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
43
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
25
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,760 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,306 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,760
$12,143
Spending / Student
$19,306
$12,013
Best Leland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leland High School
Magnet 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
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Edna M Scott Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Leland School Park
Magnet School
(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
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leland Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
How many schools belong to Leland School District?
Leland School District manages 4 public schools serving 700 students.
What is the rank of Leland School District?
Leland School District is ranked #134 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leland School District?
91% of Leland School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leland School District?
Leland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Leland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,306 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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