Enrollment
325
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leakesville, MS
Leakesville Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Leakesville Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280159001134
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leakesville Jr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Leakesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leakesville Jr High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leakesville Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leakesville, MS.
School address
District: Greene County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280159001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leakesville Jr High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leakesville Jr High School
Leakesville Jr High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Leakesville, Mississippi, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 77.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 325 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 72 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 325 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Greene County School District also operates Greene County High School (446 students) and Leakesville Elementary School (423 students) alongside Leakesville Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leakesville Jr High School compares
Leakesville Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Leakesville Jr High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County School District, which includes Leakesville Jr High School.
$11,304
Per student
-6%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 42.5%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Leakesville Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mc Lain Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leakesville Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leakesville Jr High School
How many students attend Leakesville Jr High School?
Leakesville Jr High School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leakesville, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leakesville Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leakesville Jr High School is 15.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leakesville Jr High School?
77.0% of students at Leakesville Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leakesville Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Leakesville Jr High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Leakesville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leakesville Jr High School?
Leakesville Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leakesville Jr High School rank among public schools in Leakesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leakesville Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leakesville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leakesville on the city page.
Is Leakesville Jr High School a good school?
Leakesville Jr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greene County School District?
Besides Leakesville Jr High School, Greene County School District also operates Greene County High School (446 students), Leakesville Elementary School (423 students), and Sand Hill Elementary School (267 students). See the Greene County School District district page for the complete list.
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