Leake County Schools & Education
Leake County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,259
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#58
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Leake County
Measured School Summary
Leake County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,259 per pupil, Leake County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Leake County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
18/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #58 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,259
$695 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Leake County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Leake County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Leake County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#58
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,532 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Leake County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Leake County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Balanced Schooling for 2,500 Students
Leake County maintains six public schools serving 2,532 total students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
Leake County District Serves All Families
The Leake County School District oversees all 2,532 students across its six campuses. There are zero charter schools, providing a traditional public education landscape for all residents.
Town-Based Schools with Moderate Enrollment
Four schools are in town settings with two in rural areas, averaging 506 students per campus. Leake Central Elementary is the busiest school in the county, serving 860 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Leake County
Reported Enrollment
2,532
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Leake County
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
6 Public Schools in Leake County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST | CARTHAGE, 39051Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 860 |
| LEAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST | CARTHAGE, 39051Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 612 |
| LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH | Record | LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST | CARTHAGE, 39051Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 415 |
| LEAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST | WALNUT GROVE, 39189Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 349 |
| LEAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST | WALNUT GROVE, 39189Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 296 |
| LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST | CARTHAGE, 39051Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
CARTHAGE, 39051 / Town: Distant
LEAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
CARTHAGE, 39051 / Town: Distant
LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
CARTHAGE, 39051 / Town: Distant
LEAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
WALNUT GROVE, 39189 / Rural: Distant
LEAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
WALNUT GROVE, 39189 / Rural: Distant
LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
CARTHAGE, 39051 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,259
State avg $5,954
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Leake County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Mississippi?
How should I read the school score in Leake County?
What is the graduation rate in Leake County?
How much does Leake County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Leake County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Leake County, Mississippi?
Leake County maintains six public schools serving 2,532 total students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Leake County, Mississippi?
The Leake County School District oversees all 2,532 students across its six campuses. There are zero charter schools, providing a traditional public education landscape for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Leake County?
Four schools are in town settings with two in rural areas, averaging 506 students per campus. Leake Central Elementary is the busiest school in the county, serving 860 students.
Counties with Similar School Profile
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.