How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Leake Central High School | Velma Jackson High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carthage, MS | Camden, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 592 | 224 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 85.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Leake Central High School | Velma Jackson High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,786 | $12,248 |
| District | Leake County School District | Madison County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Leake Central High School | Velma Jackson High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.7% | 0.0% |
| African American | 56.9% | 97.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Leake Central High School | Velma Jackson High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 571:1 | 228:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.4% | 36.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 60 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.