Best Schools in Leake County, MS
Leake County, MS has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,850 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Leake County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leake County, MS
The top high schools in Leake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leake County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 296 Students
2. Leake Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leake County, MS
The top middle schools in Leake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leake Central Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leake County, MS
The top elementary schools in Leake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leake County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
2. Leake Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 860 Students
3. Red Water Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Water Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 140 Students
4. Standing Pine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Standing Pine Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 119 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leake County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leake County, MS has a total population of 21,275 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leake County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Leake County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leake County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leake County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Leake County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leake County, MS
How many schools are in Leake County, MS?
Leake County, MS has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,850 students in total.
How do schools in Leake County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Leake County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Leake County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leake County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Leake County, MS
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Leake County
2 places in Leake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Carthage (3)
- Walnut Grove (2)
School districts (1)
- Leake Co School Dist (5 schools)