For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 671 students in Leland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Leland School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
671 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Graduation Rate
75%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
72%
45%
% White
4%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,484 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,140 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,484
$12,408
Spending / Student
$20,140
$12,276
Best Leland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Edna M Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5013
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5013
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Leland School Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Milam Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leland School District?
Leland School District manages 4 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Leland School District?
Leland School District is ranked #126 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Leland School District?
72% of Leland School District students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leland School District?
Leland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Leland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,140 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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