For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 748 students in Leakesville, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leakesville, MS are Leakesville Elem. School and Leakesville Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leakesville, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leakesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Leakesville, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leakesville Elem. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Leakesville Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Leakesville, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leakesville, MS include Leakesville Elem. School and Leakesville Jr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leakesville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Leakesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Leakesville?
Leakesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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