For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,500 students in Carthage, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, MS are Leake Central Elementary School and Leake Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carthage, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Grades: K-5
| 862 students
Rank: #22.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
538 Highway 487 East
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Grades: K-6
| 123 students
Carthage, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, MS include Leake Central Elementary School and Leake Central Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carthage?
4 public elementary schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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