LEAKESVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL
LEAKESVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Greene County Schools school district, located in Leakesville, MS with about 389 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 21 teachers, LEAKESVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Leakesville Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Leakesville, Mississippi, serving as part of the Greene County School District. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle-school grade levels, emphasizing foundational learning and personal development to prepare them for the transition to high school. By operating within the Greene County school system, it aims to provide a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere for its students.
As an integral part of the local Leakesville community, the school serves as a central hub for student life and academic growth in the region. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, academic resources, and campus activities. The institution focuses on maintaining a safe and productive learning environment that encourages student engagement and prepares youth for future success within the state's educational framework.
For more information, contact LEAKESVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 394-2495 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
http://ljhs.greene.k12.ms.us
LEAKESVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leakesville, MS with about 389 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greene County Schools
- Total Students:
- 389
- Teachers:
- 21.8
- 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 389 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEAKESVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.3%
- Black or African American
- 22.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.