Leake Central Elementary School vs Leake Central Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leake Central Elementary School
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Leake Central Junior High School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Leake Central Elementary School Carthage, Mississippi | Leake Central Junior High School Carthage, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 427 | #140 of 181 |
| National rank | #45799 of 50,301 | #13567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 850 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leake Central Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 18.5).
- •Leake Central Junior High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Leake Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Leake Central Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Leake Central Elementary School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 383.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leake Central Elementary School better than Leake Central Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leake Central Junior High School ranks higher (21.3 vs 18.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Leake Central Elementary School and Leake Central Junior High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leake Central Elementary School: 850. Leake Central Junior High School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leake Central Elementary School and Leake Central Junior High School rank in Mississippi?
Leake Central Elementary School is 347th of 427 and Leake Central Junior High School is 140th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).