Leakesville JR High School

Leakesville Junior High School is a public middle school serving students in grades five through eight. Located in the rural town of Leakesville, Mississippi, it sits at 620 Main Street, surrounded by quiet countryside and small-town charm. With an enrollment of 321 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1, the school provides a supportive environment for academic growth.

Teachers work closely with each student to ensure individual needs are met. Leakesville Junior High School’s MySchoolScout rating is 5.4 out of 10, placing it in the 49th percentile among Mississippi schools based on its state ranking of #445 out of 865. In terms of academic performance, the school has 42% proficiency or above in ELA and reading, and 46% proficiency or above in math.

While these scores indicate room for improvement, they reflect a commitment to student development and continuous progress. Leakesville Junior High School is nestled in a remote rural setting where the community values education and supports its young learners as they navigate middle school.

Located in a rural area, Leakesville JR High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.