Best Public High Schools in Carthage, MS (2025-26)

Best Carthage Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 602 students in Carthage, MS.

The top ranked public high school in Carthage, MS is Leake Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carthage, MS public high schools have an score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.

Carthage, MS public high school have a of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Leake Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Carthage, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Leake Central High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Bottom 50%

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704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713

Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: n/an/a

Leake Co Career & Technical Center

Vocational School

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703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442

Gr: 9-12

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Location

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Edinburg Elementary School (Closed 2013)

673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137

Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Thomastown Elementary School (Closed 2013)

7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896

Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Carthage, MS?

The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, MS include Leake Central High School.

How many public high schools are located in Carthage?

2 public high schools are located in Carthage.

What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?

Carthage public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Carthage are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carthage include: Leake Central High School vs. Leake Co Career & Technical Center