The Village of Leigh is centrally located between Norfolk and Columbus along Highway 91. Our population is 483 with the median income for all households as $52,500. The school serves as a focal point for our community. Through our strong academic history and community support we have increased our enrollment with young families returning to our community and option students from neighboring districts. Leigh is the home of the Colfax County Fair where we display our deep roots in the agriculture industry. We have several service businesses to help meet the needs of our growing community. Recreational activities include a swimming pool, Club 91 Golf Course, bowling alley, and Maple Creek Recreation Center with fishing and camping opportunities.

• Early Childhood Education-Nebraska State Accredited. Leigh serves local students within the district in a three and four year-old preschool program. The primary focus on preschool is that all children are secure, healthy, and successful. The district provides special education services to all eligible students birth to five.
• Title One K-6 in Math and Reading
• DIBELS Testing K-6
• College & Career Readiness
• Dual Credit and College Credit courses offered
• 18-19: 10 out of 11 seniors are taking college classes. 6 out of 10 juniors are taking a college class.
• 17-18: 6 out of 11 seniors took at least 1 college class and most took 2. 5 out of 10 juniors took at least 1 class
• 16-17: 4 out of 10 seniors took at least 3 college classes
• 15-16: 6 out of 12 seniors took at least 1 college class
• 14-15: 6 out of 15 seniors took at least 2 college classes
• John Baylor ACT Prep
• 1:1 computers in grades 7-12. 1:1 technology in grades 3-6
• Activity Participation 98% in grades 9-12
• MAP Testing done Fall and Spring for grades 3- 11
• Consistently scored above the state average in State NeSA scores

The enrollment data shows an upward trend for the past four years. In 2017-2018 the enrollment is 229 students PK-12.

The District incorporates multicultural education in all curriculum areas at all grades. An annual status report is provided to the Board of Education.

The number of free and reduced lunches has increased slightly over the past 15 years, but we continue to remain below the state average.