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Leake County

Mississippi · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,791 students, in a county of 21,319 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,791
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,728
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST
2,532 students · 3 districts in Leake County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Leake County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
46%
Hispanic
7%
Black
39%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
17%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
55%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
10%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.4% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCarthageElementaryKG-05860·
LEAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLCarthageHigh09-12612·
LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGHCarthageMiddle06-08415·
LEAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWalnut GroveElementaryKG-06349·
LEAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLWalnut GroveHigh07-12296·
RED WATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCarthageElementaryKG-08140·
STANDING PINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCarthageElementaryKG-06119·
LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTERCarthageHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Leake County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Leake County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 2,791.
How many high schools are in Leake County?
Leake County, Mississippi has 3 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Leake County?
LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest school district in Leake County, serving approximately 2,532 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Leake County?
Leake County has roughly 21,319 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Leake County?
Median household income in Leake County is $50,728, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Leake County?
Approximately 15.7% of adults 25 and older in Leake County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Leake County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.8% of students in Leake County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Mississippi county average of 99.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Leake County schools?
Across Leake County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Leake County?
Leake County residents are approximately 46% White, 7% Hispanic, 39% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Leake County is owner-occupied?
Leake County has about 9,078 housing units, of which roughly 76.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data