For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 566 students in Carthage, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Carthage, MS is Leake Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Carthage, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leake Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carthage, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Gr: 9-13 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carthage, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carthage, MS include Leake Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carthage?
2 public high schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Carthage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carthage include: Leake Central High School vs. Leake Co Career & Technical Center
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