Leake Central High School

Carthage High School
Location
704 N Jordan St, Carthage, MS 39051 United States
Information
Type	Public
School district	Leake County School District
Superintendent	Mr. Patrick Posey
Principal	Bruce Burns
Grades	9 to 12
Color(s)	Orange, White, & Black
Mascot	Gator
Website	[1]

Leake Central High School is a public school located at 704 Jordan Street in Carthage, Mississippi (USA). It is part of the Leake County School District. The school is currently rated Category 4. School uniforms are required for all students.

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 was 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 mascot and colors were selected by the students. The gator was named the mascot and the school's colors became orange, black, and white.

Mission statement

Leake Central gives opportunities to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in an ever-changing society.

Awards

• Football—playoffs with a final season score of 9-3 ('06-'07)
• Cross Country Boys—2nd in the state ('06-'07)
• Boys Basketball—2nd in state Division 3A ('06-'07)
• Boys Track - 1st place in State Division 3A ('06-'07)
• Tiger Times - 1st place General Excellence, small school division ('07-'08)
• Coach Barfield - Coach of the Year ('06-'07 and '07-'08)

Administration

• Principal: Bruce Burns
• Assistant Principals: Robert McFadden

Facts

• Mascot: Gator
• Colors: Black & Orange
• Official School Website: http://leakesd.lcentralhs.schooldesk.net/