Leake Central Junior High School vs South Pontotoc Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leake Central Junior High School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
South Pontotoc Middle School
Pontotoc · Public middle · Grades 6–8
379 students
| Measure | Leake Central Junior High School Carthage, Mississippi | South Pontotoc Middle School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 181 | #82 of 181 |
| National rank | #13567 of 15,369 | #10034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| city | Carthage | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Pontotoc Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 21.3).
- •South Pontotoc Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •South Pontotoc Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •South Pontotoc Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 100%).
- •South Pontotoc Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Leake Central Junior High School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 379.
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 Junior High School better than South Pontotoc Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Pontotoc Middle School ranks higher (39.1 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 Junior High School and South Pontotoc Middle School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leake Central Junior High School: 383. South Pontotoc Middle School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leake Central Junior High School and South Pontotoc Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Leake Central Junior High School is 140th of 181 and South Pontotoc Middle School is 82nd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).