Greene County High School

Greene County Schools
4336 High School Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
446 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
446
Total Students
37.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    274 (61.4%)
  • Black
    89 (20.0%)
  • Two or More
    79 (17.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Greene County Schools
Phone: (601)394-5290
Website: http://gcsd.ms
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 443
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 137
Grade 10 110
Grade 11 100
Grade 12 97
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GREENE COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
Greene County Schools
0 Students
173 Vo-Tech Road
Leakesville, MS 39451 (0.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th