Greene County School District
School District · Leakesville, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Greene County School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Greene County School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Greene County High School
Leakesville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sand Hill Elementary School
Richton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mc Lain Elementary School
Mclain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#51 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,818
+$206 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,655 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
Greene County School District ranks #51 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Greene County School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greene County High School (7.7/10), Sand Hill Elementary School (7.3/10), and Mc Lain Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +21.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Greene County School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Greene County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greene County High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sand Hill Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mc Lain Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Leakesville Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Leakesville JR High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Greene County School District
Greene County School District is a Leakesville, Mississippi school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,655 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $12,818 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Greene County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greene County High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Greene County School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Greene County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Greene County School District with test data.
Schools in Greene County School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Leakesville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Greene County School District?
Greene County School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Greene County School District?
The average composite rating for Greene County School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Greene County School District?
Greene County School District spends $12,818 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greene County School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Greene County School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Greene County School District?
Greene County High School is the highest-rated school in Greene County School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Greene County School District?
Across schools in Greene County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Greene County School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Greene County School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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