GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Greene County Schools school district, located in Leakesville, MS with about 582 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Leakesville, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Greene County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and extracurricular engagement to foster well-rounded student development.
Beyond its core curriculum, GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL offers various programs and athletic opportunities designed to build school spirit and community pride. The school administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and safety. By leveraging its resources and rural location, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and values necessary to succeed in an evolving global landscape while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of the Leakesville community.
For more information, contact GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 394-5290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-5290
http://gchs.greene.k12.ms.us
GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leakesville, MS with about 582 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greene County Schools
- Total Students:
- 582
- Teachers:
- 29.36
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 582 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.1%
- Black or African American
- 16.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.