Leake Central High School vs Leake Central Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leake Central High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–13
592 students
Leake Central Junior High School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Leake Central High School Carthage, Mississippi | Leake Central Junior High School Carthage, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 197 | #140 of 181 |
| National rank | #14783 of 16,910 | #13567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 592 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leake Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 21.3).
- •Leake Central High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Leake Central Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Leake Central Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Leake Central High School is the larger school with 592 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 High School better than Leake Central Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leake Central High School ranks higher (22.9 vs 21.3 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 High School and Leake Central Junior High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leake Central High School: 592. Leake Central Junior High School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leake Central High School and Leake Central Junior High School rank in Mississippi?
Leake Central High School is 148th of 197 and Leake Central Junior High School is 140th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).