For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,718 students in Leake County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 705 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Leake County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Leake County, MS are Leake County Elementary School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Leake County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Gr: K-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
538 Highway 487 East
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Gr: K-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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 schools in Leake County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Leake County, MS include Leake County Elementary School, Leake County High School and Leake Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Leake County?
8 public schools are located in Leake County.
What percentage of students in Leake County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Leake County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leake County?
Leake County public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Leake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leake County include: Leake Central Elementary School vs. Leake County Elementary School, Leake County Elementary School vs. Leake Central Elementary School, Leake Central High School vs. Leake County High School