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#390 of 863 schools in MS
Top 45% in state
Leflore County High School
High School · Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District · Itta Bena, MS
A Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 564 P. O. BOX 1497, Itta Bena, MS 38941
- Math 30% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Leflore County High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 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
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Where Leflore 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,967
Median home value
$84,200
Median rent
$650/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
38.6%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Amanda Elzy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 387 | Compare → |
| Greenwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 660 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leflore County High School is listed in GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leflore County High School
Leflore County High School is a public high school in Itta Bena, MS, part of Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District, serving approximately 313 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leflore County High School
What grades does Leflore County High School serve?
Leflore County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Leflore County High School?
Leflore County High School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leflore County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leflore County High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leflore County High School rank in MS?
Leflore County High School ranks #390 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Leflore County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leflore County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Leflore County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leflore County High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Leflore County High School a charter school?
No, Leflore County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leflore County High School a Title I school?
No, Leflore County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leflore County High School?
100.0% of students at Leflore 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Leflore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (662) 374-7076
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 38941)
- 3,478
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 38941; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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