C
Below Average
57/100

Leake Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 704 N JORDAN STREET, Carthage, MS 39051
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 22% · Math 37% proficient · 36th percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
602
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%36/100reading 25th percentile, math 47th percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%59/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−17 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+1 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%70%reading -24 pts, math +12 pts41st percentile (list)
Black17%32%reading -3 pts, math +7 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%35%reading -23 pts, math -14 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income22%37%reading -6 pts, math +3 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 704 N JORDAN STREET
City Carthage
ZIP Code 39051
District 2802520
NCES School ID 280252000487
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39051

Understanding the community around Leake Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,647
Per Capita Income $25,218
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%
High School or Higher 81.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $97,400
Median Rent $743
Owner-Occupied 77.9%
Renter-Occupied 22.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Leake Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 58.6%
Hispanic/Latino 21.6%
White 13.6%
American Indian 3.3%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 602
Teachers (FTE) 38.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Leake Central High School?
Leake Central High School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Leake Central High School?
Leake Central High School has 602 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Leake Central High School serve?
Leake Central High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Leake Central High School receive per student?
Leake Central High School receives $11,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Leake Central High School in 39051 ▼
Avg Home Value
$156,376
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
-1.1%
% Renters
22.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026