Best Public Middle Schools in Carthage, MS (2025-26)

Best Carthage Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 515 students in Carthage, MS.

The top ranked public middle school in Carthage, MS is Leake Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carthage, MS public middle schools have an score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Carthage, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Leake Central Junior High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 18%)
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Bottom 50%

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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

Red Water Elementary School

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107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500

Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carthage, Mississippi

Carthage, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Edinburg Elementary School (Closed 2013)

673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137

Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Thomastown Elementary School (Closed 2013)

7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896

Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carthage, MS?

The top ranked public middle schools in Carthage, MS include Leake Central Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Carthage?

2 public middle schools are located in Carthage.

What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?

Carthage public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).