Very Good
#222 of 863 schools in MS
Top 26% in state
Leake Central Junior High
Middle School · Leake Co School Dist · Carthage, MS
A Leake Co School Dist middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
801 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, Carthage, MS 39051
- Math 51% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leake Central Junior High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 36 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Leake Central Junior High 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average658/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,777
Median home value
$113,000
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Leake Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leake Central Junior High is listed in LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leake Central Junior High
Leake Central Junior High is a public middle school in Carthage, MS, part of Leake Co School Dist, serving approximately 383 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leake Central Junior High
What grades does Leake Central Junior High serve?
Leake Central Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Leake Central Junior High?
Leake Central Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leake Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Leake Central Junior High is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leake Central Junior High rank in MS?
Leake Central Junior High ranks #222 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Leake Central Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Leake Central Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Leake Central Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leake Central Junior High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leake Central Junior High a charter school?
No, Leake Central Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leake Central Junior High a Title I school?
No, Leake Central Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leake Central Junior High?
100.0% of students at Leake Central Junior High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Leake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (601) 267-8909
- Area population (ZIP 39051)
- 15,242
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
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 39051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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