Leake Central Junior High School

Middle No virtual instruction CARTHAGE, MS Grades 06–08 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (72)
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Leake Central Junior High School
CARTHAGE, MS 39051
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ B (72)
383
Students
27.4
Teachers
14:1
Student:Teacher
(601)267-8909
Phone
http://www.leakesd.org
Website

Leake Central Junior High School is a public Middle school located in CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Leake County School District school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 383 students enrolled; a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Middle School Average
Enrollment
383.0
State avg: 454.0
▼ 16% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 80.3%
▲ 25% worse
School Details
School Name
Leake Central Junior High School
NCESSCH ID
280252001119
State School ID
MS-4000-4000006
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
801 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
City
CARTHAGE
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39051
County
Leake County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28021
State Leg. Lower
28027
Latitude
32.73834
Longitude
-89.55096
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
383
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 383 100%
Not Applicable 100 26.1%
District Info
District Name
Leake County School District
LEAID
2802520
State LEA ID
MS-4000
Phone
(601)267-4579
Website
http://www.leakesd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
CARTHAGE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$33,005K
Federal Revenue
$10,352K
State Revenue
$16,492K
Local Revenue
$6,161K
Total Expenditure
$35,005K
Instruction Exp.
$15,747K
Support Services
$11,882K
Other Current Exp.
$2,213K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Leake Central Junior High School

1
Leake Central Elementary School
CARTHAGE · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
CARTHAGE · High
1.4 mi
3
Leake Central High School
CARTHAGE · High
1.4 mi
4
Red Water Elementary School
CARTHAGE · Elementary
3.3 mi
5
Standing Pine Elementary School
CARTHAGE · Elementary
7.2 mi
6
Leake County Elementary School
WALNUT GROVE · Elementary
10.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leake Central Junior High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Leake Central Junior High School?
383 students are enrolled at Leake Central Junior High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Leake Central Junior High School have?
Leake Central Junior High School has 27.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.
What grades does Leake Central Junior High School serve?
Leake Central Junior High School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Leake Central Junior High School a charter school?
Leake Central Junior High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Leake Central Junior High School located in?
Leake Central Junior High School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Leake Central Junior High School belong to?
Leake Central Junior High School is part of the Leake County School District school district.
How much does Leake County School District spend per student?
The Leake County School District district spends approximately $91,396,867 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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