The Welcome to the Leake County School District where we Rise to the Challenge for our students! The Leake County School District is a rural school system with an approximate enrollment of 2400 students. The Leake County School District offers a comprehensive instructional program for students located on five campuses. These five campuses' locations are: three campuses located within the city limits of Carthage and two campuses located in Walnut Grove. The District’s mission is to provide a high quality education that will increase the learning of all students. The Leake County School District encourages a high-quality education that is both nurturing and challenging while advocating positive attitudes and respect. Leake County School District's goal is to graduate self-sufficient, self-disciplined learners who succeed in life. This philosophy is the shared responsibility of the students, parents, teachers, other school staff, the board of education, and the community.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Leake County School District is to provide a high-quality education that will increase the learning of all students. The Leake County School District vision will be to graduate critical thinkers with the skills and knowledge to succeed in life.
District Strategic Goals
1. All students working towards proficient and showing growth.
2. Every student strives to graduate from high school and/or completion and is ready for career and/or college.
3. Our district will work toward developing a high-quality early childhood program.
4. School decisions are data driven to improve the quality of instruction.
5. Every school is rated “C” or higher.
Philosophy of Education
The Leake County School District encourages a high-quality education that is both nurturing and challenging while advocating positive attitudes and respect. Leake County School District's goal is to graduate self-sufficient, self-disciplined learners who succeed in life. Our graduates are critical thinkers with the skills, knowledge, and understanding for successful relationships, work, civic affairs, learning, and global stewardship. This philosophy is the shared responsibility of the students, parents, teachers, other school staff, the board of education, and the community.
For the 2025-2026 school year, Leake County School District is searching for any newly formed private or parochial schools within its district boundaries. Anyone having information regarding any newly formed private or parochial schools, please email me any information on or before Friday, February 14, 2024.
