For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 876 students in Leake County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Leake County, MS are Leake County High School and Leake Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leake County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Leake County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Leake County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leake Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Leake County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: #22.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Gr: 9-12
Leake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
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 high schools in Leake County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Leake County, MS include Leake County High School and Leake Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leake County?
3 public high schools are located in Leake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leake County?
Leake County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Leake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Leake County include: Leake County High School vs. Leake Central High School, Leake Central High School vs. Leake County High School, Leake Central High School vs. Leake Co Career & Technical Center
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