Leake Central High School vs New Albany High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 200 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
New Albany High School
New Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
605 students
| Measure | Leake Central High School Carthage, Mississippi | New Albany High School New Albany, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 197 | #19 of 197 |
| National rank | #14783 of 16,910 | #5200 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 592 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| city | Carthage | New Albany |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Albany High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 22.9).
- •New Albany High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •New Albany High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •New Albany High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 100%).
- •New Albany High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •New Albany High School is the larger school with 605 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 New Albany High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Albany High School ranks higher (62.3 vs 22.9 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 New Albany High School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Carthage and New Albany in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leake Central High School: 592. New Albany High School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leake Central High School and New Albany High School rank in Mississippi?
Leake Central High School is 148th of 197 and New Albany High School is 19th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).