Leland High School vs Shaw High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leland High School
Leland · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
Shaw High School
Shaw · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students
| Measure | Leland High School Leland, Mississippi | Shaw High School Shaw, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 197 | #158 of 197 |
| National rank | #15891 of 16,910 | #15359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 200 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| city | Leland | Shaw |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 16.2).
- •Shaw High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Leland High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Shaw High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 100%).
- •Shaw High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
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 Leland High School better than Shaw High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw High School ranks higher (19.4 vs 16.2 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 Leland High School and Shaw High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Leland and Shaw in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leland High School: 200. Shaw High School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leland High School and Shaw High School rank in Mississippi?
Leland High School is 173rd of 197 and Shaw High School is 158th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).