Leake Central High School
| Leake Central High School | |
|---|---|
704 N Jordan St, Carthage, MS 39051 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
School district | Leake County School District |
| Superintendent | Patrick Posey |
Principal | Jeremy Stewart |
Teaching staff | 38.64 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 602 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 15.58[1] |
| Colors | Orange, White, & Black |
| Mascot | Gator |
| Website | central-hs |
Leake Central High School is a public school located at 704 Jordan Street in Carthage, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Leake County School District. The school is currently rated Category 4.
History
Leake Central High School serves students enrolled in grades 9-12 and was built in 1961. W.C. Oliver was the Superintendent. Hicks and McMullan of Jackson designed the school. Webster Construction Company of Meridian built CHS.
Carthage High School along with Edinburg Attendance Center and Thomastown Attendance Center were consolidated for the 2011–2012 school year following a court order from the Department of Justice. The school was renamed Leake Central High School. The gator mascot and school colors (orange, black, and white) were selected by the students.
In 2026, Leake County High School's high school component will consolidate into Leake Central High School, while its middle school students will be assigned to middle schools.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Leake Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ↑ Chavez, Michael (February 12, 2026). "Leake Central, Leake County consolidate for 2026-27 school year, compete in MHSAA 5A". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved May 1, 2026. - See copy at Yahoo! Sports.