For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 203 students in Leland, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Leland, MS is Leland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leland, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Leland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Leland, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leland High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Leland, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 E. Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leland Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
404 South Deer Creek Drive
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Leland, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Leland, MS include Leland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leland?
2 public high schools are located in Leland.
What is the racial composition of students in Leland?
Leland public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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