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Leland High School

High School · Leland School Dist · Leland, MS

A Leland School Dist high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

402 E THIRD STREET, Leland, MS 38756

  • Math 46% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.3% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$17,804
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Leland High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Leland 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,176

Median home value

$109,700

Median rent

$668/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·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.

Leland School Dist

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leland High School is listed in LELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leland High School

Leland High School is a public high school in Leland, MS, part of Leland School Dist, serving approximately 203 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leland High School

What grades does Leland High School serve?

Leland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Leland High School?

Leland High School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leland High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leland High School rank in MS?

Leland High School ranks #540 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Leland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Leland High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leland High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leland High School a charter school?

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

Is Leland High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Leland 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
203
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 38756)
6,568
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
36.8
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 38756; 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

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