Best Leake County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Leake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Spruce Street, P. O. Box 1
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Gr: 9-13 | 566 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
Gr: 9-12

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 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Leake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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