Leake County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.7%

Graduate Degree

6.8%

Population 25+

14,039

Leake County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Leake County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.4%2,583
High School Graduate
36.7%5,155
Some College / Associate's
29.2%4,093
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%1,256
Graduate Degree
6.8%952

Leake County, Mississippi Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Leake County, Mississippi

Approximately 15.7% of adults in Leake County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Leake County, Mississippi has increased by 6.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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