Summary:
Leland School District is served by a single middle school, Leland School Park, which enrolls students in grades 6 through 8 in the small town of Leland, Mississippi. With 232 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4, this school serves a very high-poverty population—nearly 99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The most recent data shows the school earning 2 stars, up from 1 star in each of the two prior years, with a state ranking that has improved from the 21st percentile to the 30th percentile over the past year.
Leland School Park has clear strengths in advanced math and attendance. Algebra I proficiency is outstanding, with 93.3% of 8th graders scoring proficient in 2025–2026, far above the state average of 66%. Chronic absenteeism is also remarkably low at 10.3%, compared to 17.8% for the district and 23.9% statewide—an especially impressive achievement given the school’s poverty level. The school also posted dramatic year-over-year gains in 8th-grade math (from 31.3% to 54.0%) and 8th-grade science (from 20.9% to 44.0%), bringing both subjects close to or above state averages. These improvements helped drive the school’s ranking up from 210th to 182nd in the state.
Areas for concern remain in English language arts, particularly in 6th grade, where proficiency dropped from 39.2% to 27.6%, and scores in all grades sit below state averages. Yet 7th- and 8th-grade ELA both improved, and math proficiency is strong in the upper grades, with 8th-grade math now exceeding the state average. Overall, Leland School Park shows a promising upward trend: stronger state rankings, excellent Algebra I results, and attendance that is a clear bright spot. For parents, this is a school where advanced math and school climate shine, while reading and younger-grade instruction are opportunities for continued growth.
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