Leakesville Jr. High

Greene County Schools
620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
325 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
325
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (79.7%)
  • Black
    55 (16.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)394-2495
Website: http://gcsd.ms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 322
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 5 78
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 73
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio