Serving 203 students in grades 6-8, Leflore Legacy Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leflore Legacy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Leflore Legacy Academy's student population of 203 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Leflore Legacy Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leflore Legacy Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
59%
45%
White
2%
40%
Two or more races
30%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leflore Legacy Academy's ranking?
Leflore Legacy Academy is ranked #739 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Leflore Legacy Academy?
203 students attend Leflore Legacy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Leflore Legacy Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leflore Legacy Academy?
Leflore Legacy Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leflore Legacy Academy offer ?
Leflore Legacy Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leflore Legacy Academy part of?
Leflore Legacy Academy is part of Leflore Legacy Academy School District.
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