Serving 313 students in grades 7-12, Leflore County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leflore County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Leflore County High School's student population of 313 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leflore County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leflore County High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leflore County High School's ranking?
Leflore County High School is ranked #713 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leflore County High School?
The graduation rate of Leflore County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Leflore County High School?
313 students attend Leflore County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Leflore County High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leflore County High School?
Leflore County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leflore County High School offer ?
Leflore County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Leflore County High School part of?
Leflore County High School is part of Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch School District.
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