Leake Central High School vs Natchez High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 218 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
Natchez High School
Natchez · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
| Measure | Leake Central High School Carthage, Mississippi | Natchez High School Natchez, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 197 | #185 of 197 |
| National rank | #14783 of 16,910 | #16180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 592 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| city | Carthage | Natchez |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leake Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 14.2).
- •Leake Central High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Leake Central High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Natchez High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.0).
- •Natchez High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 592.
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 Natchez High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leake Central High School ranks higher (22.9 vs 14.2 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 Natchez High School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Natchez in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leake Central High School: 592. Natchez High School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leake Central High School and Natchez High School rank in Mississippi?
Leake Central High School is 148th of 197 and Natchez High School is 185th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).