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Greene County High School

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Greene County High School ranks 54 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

54^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 77% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Greene County High School is a public high school located in Leakesville, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 442 students. The school is part of the Greene County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Greene County High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 24 and 62 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAAP) is significantly higher than the state average across multiple subjects, including Algebra I (87.2% proficient or better vs. 67.3% statewide), English II (57.1% vs. 49.5%), Biology (77.7% vs. 62%), and U.S. History (84.2% vs. 69.7%). Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has been consistently high, ranging from 85% to 89.4% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been a concern, ranging from 19.9% to 28.6% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby George County High School, Greene County High School outperforms its counterpart on state assessments, particularly in Algebra I, English II, and U.S. History. Greene County High School also has a higher statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 50 high schools in Mississippi, while George County High School has a lower ranking, typically in the 80s. Both schools serve predominantly low-income populations, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, but Greene County High School appears to be more effective in preparing its students for success.

446

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,234

Per pupil spending ?

99.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4336 High School Road
Leakesville, MS 39451

(601) 394-5290

District: Greene County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

African American:

20.0%

Two or more races:

17.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Mississippi high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

Mississippi avg66%

54^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^th of 130Greene County Schools among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	54 of 232	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	35 of 228	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	32 of 226	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	48 of 228	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	39 of 231	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	71.7	52 of 233	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	24 of 233	89.7%	★★★★★
2017	68.9	62 of 237	73.8%	★★★★☆
2016	64.1	77 of 231	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.1	59 of 226	73.9%	★★★★☆
2014	63.9	80 of 236	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.0	91 of 238	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.7	29 of 241	88.0%	★★★★☆
2011	74.3	36 of 244	85.2%	★★★★☆
2010	74.8	35 of 235	85.1%	★★★★☆
2009	57.9	101 of 235	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.4	86 of 235	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.0	110 of 232	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.3	131 of 232	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.7	116 of 232	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	67.9	66 of 232	71.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I87%+20 vs state

U.S. History184%+14 vs state

Biology78%+16 vs state

English II57%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	4336 High School Road	Leakesville	39451	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 394-5290	446	37	11.9	99.3%	274 (61.4%)	89 (20.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (17.7%)	76.3	54^th of 232 public high schools	76.7%		79.5	35^th of 228 public high schools	84.6%	19	87.2	57.1	77.7	84.2	$14,234
Greene County Vocational Technical	Public	9-12	173 Vo-Tech Road	Leakesville	39451	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 394-2973	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
George County High School	Public	9-12	9284 Hwy 63s	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 947-3116	1,115	84	13.2	52.5%	863 (77.4%)	113 (10.1%)	61 (5.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.5%)	67.7	80^th of 232 public high schools	65.5%		72.1	55^th of 228 public high schools	75.9%	25	78.3	52.2	72.8	77.6	$10,494
George County Alternative	Public	7-12	9284 Old HWY 63 South	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 947-6993	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Greene County High School

How many students attend Greene County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 446 students attended Greene County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Greene County High School?

Students at Greene County High School are 61% White, 20% African American, 18% Two or more races.

What district is Greene County High School in?

Greene County Schools

Is Greene County High School a good school?

Greene County High School ranks 54^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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