Leake Central High School Explained

Leake Central High School
Location:704 N Jordan St, Carthage, MS 39051
District:Leake County School District
Country:United States
Principal:Jeremy Stewart
Superintendent:Patrick Posey
Faculty:32.33 (FTE)
Ratio:17.14
Type:Public
Grades:912
Enrollment:554 (2018–19)[1]
Mascot:Gator
Colors: Orange, White, & Black

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.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leake Central High School. National Center for Education Statistics. January 21, 2021.