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#185 of 863 schools in MS

Top 21% in state

Greene County High School

High School · Greene County School District · Leakesville, MS

A high school in Leakesville, MS where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4336 High School Road, Leakesville, MS 39451

  • Math 87% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.3% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.1% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+32.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$12,818
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Greene County High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency87%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
87%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Greene County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,685

Median home value

$111,300

Median rent

$836/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Greene County School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greene County High School is listed in GREENE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greene County High School

Greene County High School is a public high school in Leakesville, MS, part of Greene County School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greene County High School

What grades does Greene County High School serve?

Greene County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greene County High School?

Greene County High School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greene County High School rank in MS?

Greene County High School ranks #185 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Greene County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greene County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Greene County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greene County High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greene County High School a charter school?

No, Greene County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greene County High School a Title I school?

No, Greene County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greene County High School?

100.0% of students at Greene County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 39451)
7,957
Area median age
42.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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