Summary:
In zip code 38756, there is one high school, Leland High School, serving grades 9 through 12 with 200 students in Leland, Mississippi, within the Leland School District, where 100% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Leland High School stands out for its strong science performance: Biology proficiency reached 80% in 2025-2026, well above the state average of 63.1%. The school has also shown significant overall improvement, jumping from the 16th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 46th percentile in 2025-2026. English II proficiency improved dramatically from 27.6% to 41.5%, cutting the gap with the state average to less than eight points. However, Algebra I proficiency declined to 40.0%, and chronic absenteeism is high at 27.2%, compared to 23.9% statewide. The graduation rate is 84.8%, below the state's 89.2%.
Despite universal poverty, Leland's Biology scores demonstrate that high-poverty schools can excel in specific areas. The district and school are closely aligned, with Leland's English II, Biology, and U.S. History rates matching the district exactly; only Algebra I shows a gap, with the district outperforming the school by roughly 11–18 points. Given the strong link between attendance and achievement, the elevated chronic absenteeism rate is an important concern. Overall, Leland's trajectory is positive, and its improved ranking suggests broad progress even as math and graduation rates remain areas for attention.
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