Summary:
The 39189 zip code area is home to two schools - Leake County Elementary School and Leake County High School, both part of the Leake County School District. While the schools serve different grade levels, they face similar challenges, with both institutions ranking below the state average in academic performance and student outcomes.
Leake County Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 214 out of 377 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 274 out of 383 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating. Similarly, Leake County High School has also experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, going from 147 out of 226 high schools in 2022-2023 to 129 out of 232 in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 23.9% for the 2022-2023 school year, which can significantly impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the small student-teacher ratios at both schools, with Leake County Elementary having a 10.8 ratio and Leake County High having a 10.2 ratio, the overall academic performance of the schools remains a concern. The schools generally perform below the state averages in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across various grade levels and subjects, and 100% of their students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income student population that may face additional barriers to educational success. The decline in the schools' statewide rankings over the past few years suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes in this area.
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