For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,035 students in 39051, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39051, MS are Leake Central High School, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 39051 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39051, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39051, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Gr: 9-13 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
538 Highway 487 East
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39051, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39051, MS include Leake Central High School, Leake Central Elementary School and Leake Central Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 39051?
6 public schools are located in 39051.
What is the racial composition of students in 39051?
39051 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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