Leland High School

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Leland High School ranks 161 st of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Leland High School is a public high school in Leland, Mississippi, serving 179 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Leland School District, which is ranked 94 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leland High School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower test scores than the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.5% of students were proficient or better in MAAP/English II, compared to the state average of 46.2%. The school has a high percentage of African American students (93.85%) and an extremely high rate of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending $14,079 per student, which is higher than nearby schools, Leland High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, with a ranking of 161 out of 228 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Simmons High School, which is 16.44 miles away, Leland High School's academic performance is significantly lower. Simmons High School has higher test scores and a higher school ranking than Leland High School, suggesting that the challenges facing Leland High School may be systemic and require a comprehensive approach to address the unique demographic and socioeconomic factors affecting the school community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

402 E. Third Street
Leland, MS 38756

(662) 686-5020

District: Leland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,162

Feeder schools for Leland High School:

Elementary:	Edna M Scott Elementary School
Middle:	Leland School Park

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 203

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.6%

White:

3.9%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leland High School ranks worse than 70.6% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Leland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.6%), White (3.9%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leland High School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Leland High School employs 13.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leland High School is $20,162.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Leland High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Leland High School 161^st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Leland High School in the ranking list.)

Leland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Leland School District 94^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leland High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	78.74	12^th	232	94.8%
2005	82.10	5^th	232	97.8%
2006	74.44	23^rd	232	90.1%
2007	79.61	15^th	232	93.5%
2008	65.72	79^th	235	66.4%
2009	55.99	107^th	235	54.5%
2010	45.07	140^th	235	40.4%
2011	44.44	152^nd	244	37.7%
2012	19.50	205^th	241	14.9%
2013	12.26	219^th	238	8.0%
2014	9.28	226^th	236	4.2%
2015	15.55	188^th	226	16.8%
2016	14.07	204^th	231	11.7%
2017	9.73	224^th	237	5.5%
2018	16.68	196^th	233	15.9%
2019	25.95	175^th	233	24.9%
2021	16.99	189^th	231	18.2%
2022	42.32	143^rd	228	37.3%
2023	42.38	137^th	226	39.4%
2024	29.71	161^st	228	29.4%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Leland High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	115	369	0	0	n/a	n/a	484
1991	77	349	0	0	n/a	n/a	426
1992	73	356	0	0	n/a	n/a	429
1993	78	339	0	0	n/a	n/a	417
1994	72	349	0	0	n/a	n/a	421
1995	72	317	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
1996	72	317	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
1997	60	320	1	0	n/a	n/a	381
1998	47	367	0	0	n/a	n/a	414
1999	28	349	2	0	n/a	n/a	379
2000	20	355	4	0	n/a	n/a	379
2001	13	333	5	0	n/a	n/a	351
2002	12	258	4	0	n/a	n/a	274
2003	12	258	4	0	n/a	n/a	274
2004	10	265	7	0	n/a	n/a	282
2005	9	273	6	0	n/a	n/a	288
2006	12	268	2	0	n/a	n/a	282
2007	10	263	2	0	n/a	n/a	275
2008	10	284	5	0	n/a	n/a	299
2009	13	320	7	0	0	0	340
2010	22	302	10	0	0	0	334
2011	13	306	9	0	0	0	328
2012	18	302	5	0	0	0	325
2013	18	276	5	0	0	1	300
2014	15	250	3	1	0	0	269
2015	20	250	3	0	0	1	274
2016	12	238	2	0	1	1	254
2017	12	249	3	0	1	0	265
2018	11	246	4	0	0	2	263
2019	13	212	4	0	1	1	231
2020	15	189	1	0	0	3	208
2021	13	180	3	0	0	4	200
2022	9	157	2	0	0	3	171
2023	7	168	1	0	0	3	179
2024	8	188	4	0	0	3	203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	484	24.0	20.1	n/a
1991	426	22.2	19.1	n/a
1992	429	20.7	20.7	80
1993	417	18.9	22.1	78.4
1994	421	19.8	21.3	80
1995	389	19.6	19.8	84.8
1996	389	19.6	19.8	84.8
1997	381	19.8	19.2	84.3
1998	414	18.8	22.0	85.3
1999	379	20.2	18.8	93.1
2000	379	21.6	17.5	91.6
2001	351	20.5	17.1	99.1
2002	274	18.0	15.2	93.8
2003	274	18.0	15.2	93.8
2004	282	18.9	14.9	87.6
2005	288	17.1	16.8	90.3
2006	282	19.5	14.5	86.9
2007	275	18.0	15.3	89.8
2008	299	21.2	14.1	87.3
2009	340	20.0	17.0	88.5
2010	334	19.4	17.2	89.5
2011	328	22.5	14.5	88.1
2012	325	21.2	15.3	86.5
2013	300	19.4	15.4	91
2014	269	18.5	14.5	90.7
2015	274	21.0	13.0	100
2016	254	16.0	15.8	100
2017	265	18.9	13.9	100
2018	263	24.2	10.8	100
2019	231	20.1	11.4	100
2020	208	11.3	18.2	100
2021	200	15.8	12.6	100
2022	171	15.4	11.0	98.2
2023	179	15.0	11.9	100
2024	203	13.1	15.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	484	24.0	20.1	n/a
1991	426	22.2	19.1	n/a
1992	429	20.7	20.7	80
1993	417	18.9	22.1	78.4
1994	421	19.8	21.3	80
1995	389	19.6	19.8	84.8
1996	389	19.6	19.8	84.8
1997	381	19.8	19.2	84.3
1998	414	18.8	22.0	85.3
1999	379	20.2	18.8	93.1
2000	379	21.6	17.5	91.6
2001	351	20.5	17.1	99.1
2002	274	18.0	15.2	93.8
2003	274	18.0	15.2	93.8
2004	282	18.9	14.9	87.6
2005	288	17.1	16.8	90.3
2006	282	19.5	14.5	86.9
2007	275	18.0	15.3	89.8
2008	299	21.2	14.1	87.3
2009	340	20.0	17.0	88.5
2010	334	19.4	17.2	89.5
2011	328	22.5	14.5	88.1
2012	325	21.2	15.3	86.5
2013	300	19.4	15.4	91
2014	269	18.5	14.5	90.7
2015	274	21.0	13.0	100
2016	254	16.0	15.8	100
2017	265	18.9	13.9	100
2018	263	24.2	10.8	100
2019	231	20.1	11.4	100
2020	208	11.3	18.2	100
2021	200	15.8	12.6	100
2022	171	15.4	11.0	98.2
2023	179	15.0	11.9	100
2024	203	13.1	15.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leland High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,819
2018	$14,079
2019	$15,942
2020	$13,440
2021	$18,884
2022	$20,162

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leland High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 175^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 137^th of 226 High schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Leland High School)	13.2	61.3	48.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Leland School District)	15.2	68.2	53%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Leland High School)	33.3	34.2	0.9%
End of Course English II (Leland School District)	33.3	34.2	0.9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Leland High School)	48.2	65.8	17.6%
End of Course Biology (Leland School District)	48.2	65.8	17.6%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Leland High School)	52.6	65.8	13.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Leland School District)	52.6	65.8	13.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	231	179	22.5%
African American	212	168	20.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	1	75%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	13	7	46.2%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Leland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Leland High School	Public	9-12	402 E. Third Street	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 686-5020	203	13	15.4	100.0%	8 (3.9%)	188 (92.6%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	29.7	161^st of 228 public high schools	29.4%		42.4	137^th of 226 public high schools	39.4%	24					36.8	19.5		72.6	55.3	$20,162
Leland Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	404 South Deer Creek Drive	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 686-5025	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Greenville Technical Center	Public	9-12	350 South Raceway Road	Greenville	38703	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 334-7171	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
O'Bannon High School	Public	7-12	1203 S. Raceway Road	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 335-2637	429	27	15.9	100.0%	21 (4.9%)	392 (91.4%)	7 (1.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	20.1	186^th of 228 public high schools	18.4%		21.8	179^th of 226 public high schools	20.8%	7	26.4	20.8	30.8	36.4	60.6	26.6	22.1	22.2	58.5	$14,311
Greenville High School	Public	9-12	419 East Robertshaw Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7063	811	48	16.9	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	807 (99.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9.6	211^th of 228 public high schools	7.5%		10.9	207^th of 226 public high schools	8.4%	4					16.2	27.6		31.5	51.2	$12,209
Gentry High School	Public	10-12	801 B.B. King	Indianola	38751	Sunflower County	Sunflower City Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 884-1240	505	39	13.1	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	496 (98.2%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.1	187^th of 228 public high schools	18.0%		21	181^st of 226 public high schools	19.9%	6						23.4			60.8	$13,084
Indianola Career & Technical Center	Public	10-12	801 B.B. King Road	Indianola	38751	Sunflower County	Sunflower City Cons School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 884-6000	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	939 Riverside Road	Avon	38723	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 335-4527	363	25	14.4	100.0%	199 (54.8%)	142 (39.1%)	15 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	25	172^nd of 228 public high schools	24.6%		19.1	186^th of 226 public high schools	17.7%	14	21.0	28.1	32.8	36.8	52.1	24.5	53.6	45.2	65.6	$14,112
Shaw High School	Public	7-12	601 Hwy 61 North	Shaw	38773	Bolivar County	West Bolivar Cons School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(662) 754-6109	199	19	10.2	100.0%	4 (2.0%)	195 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	15.2	17.3	21.8	17.3	30.7	8.8	30.4	25.8	25.9
Simmons High School	Public	9-12	501 West Washington Street	Hollandale	38748	Washington County	Hollandale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 827-2228	172	18	9.4	100.0%	2 (1.2%)	167 (97.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	40.9	139^th of 228 public high schools	39.0%		60.5	92^nd of 226 public high schools	59.3%	47					44.2	27.4		76.9	77.2	$24,653

Frequently Asked Questions about Leland High School

What district is Leland High School in?

Leland School District

What schools feed into Leland High School?

Leland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edna M Scott Elementary School
Middle : Leland School Park

What is the racial makeup of Leland High School?

Students at Leland High School are 93% African American, 4% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Leland High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 203 students attended Leland High School.

Is Leland High School a good school?

Leland High School ranks 161^st of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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