LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Leake County School District school district, located in CARTHAGE, MS with about 487 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 29 teachers, LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH, located in Carthage, Mississippi, is a key academic institution within the Leake County School District. Serving students at the junior high level, the school focuses on providing a structured educational environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student development, the school aims to foster academic growth and social maturity during these formative years.

As part of the broader Leake County School District, the school works to align its instructional goals with district-wide objectives to ensure students are equipped with necessary academic skills. The school’s location on Martin Luther King Drive serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing its role in supporting the educational needs of families in Carthage. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current faculty information, or academic calendars, the district maintains a centralized website at http://www.leakesd.org.

For more information, contact LEAKE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH at (601) 267-8909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.