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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 39451


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Top rankedLeakesville Junior High94th of 260 Mississippi middle schools
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Leakesville Junior High up 18 spots statewide this year
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Summary:

Zip code 39451, located in the Leakesville, Mississippi area, is served by a single middle school, Leakesville Junior High, which enrolls 325 students in grades 5 through 8 as part of Greene County Schools. As the only middle school in the area, it represents the entire middle-level academic experience for this community. The school stands out for its English Language Arts performance, exceeding both the district and state proficiency rates in every grade level in the most recent school year. Science is another strength, with proficiency averages above the state in both reported years. The school also posted a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.2%, below the district's 19.9% and well below the state's 23.9%.

The student body at Leakesville Junior High faces significant economic challenges, with 99.08% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Despite this high poverty level, the school achieved notable academic results. In 2025-2026, ELA proficiency averaged 49.0%, compared to 46.9% for the district and 45.4% statewide. Mathematics, however, remains a concern, with an average proficiency of 43.8% versus 52.9% statewide — a roughly nine-point gap. The school's ranking history shows a 78th percentile and 4-star rating in 2023-2024, a dip to the 58th percentile in 2024-2025, and recovery to the 64th percentile in 2025-2026.

Math is the school's clearest area for improvement, with 5th grade math especially concerning at 31.6% proficiency compared to 49.6% statewide. Grade-level performance also varies significantly from year to year, suggesting cohort effects at this relatively small school. For example, 6th grade ELA improved by 12.1 points while 8th grade ELA declined by 11.9 points. On a positive note, the school's attendance advantage and improving statewide rank suggest momentum. Leakesville Junior High has not yet returned to its 4-star peak, but its strong ELA and science results despite high poverty, and its competitive standing within Greene County Schools, make it a solid academic choice for families.

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