Serving 602 students in grades 9-12, Leake Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Leake Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leake Central High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leake Central High School?
The graduation rate of Leake Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Leake Central High School?
602 students attend Leake Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Leake Central High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leake Central High School?
Leake Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leake Central High School offer ?
Leake Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leake Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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