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7.1avg / 10

Leland School Dist School District

School District · Leland, Mississippi

Students: 687
Teachers (FTE): 61

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

687

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#28 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,804

+$5,192 vs Mississippi median

District size

687 students

Smaller than Mississippi median

The short answer

Leland School Dist ranks #28 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Leland School Dist's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Leland School Park (9.0/10), Leland High School (6.5/10), and Edna M Scott Elementary School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Leland High School

STAAR proficiency rose +26.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Leland School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Leland School Dist

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Leland School Park9.0 / 10
2Leland High School6.5 / 10
3Edna M Scott Elementary School5.7 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Leland School Dist

Leland School Dist is a Leland, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 687 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $17,804 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Leland School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Leland School Park, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Leland School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 27.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Leland School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency32.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency27.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Leland School Dist with test data.

Schools in Leland School Dist

3 schools

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Leland
Total Enrollment
687
Teachers (FTE)
61
District spending per student
$17,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leland School Dist?

Leland School Dist has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Leland School Dist?

The average composite rating for Leland School Dist is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Leland School Dist?

Leland School Dist's district-level spending was $17,804 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Leland School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Leland School Dist is 11.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Leland School Dist?

Leland School Park is the highest-rated school in Leland School Dist with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Leland School Dist?

Across schools in Leland School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Leland School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Leland School Dist has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
32.3%
ELA Proficiency
27.9%

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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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