For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,813 students in Desoto County, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Desoto County, MS are Hernando High School, Lewisburg High School and Center Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Desoto County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Desoto County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center Hill High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Desoto County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hernando High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #22.
Lewisburg High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1755 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-6708
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-6708
Grades: 9-12
| 1,240 students
Rank: #33.
Center Hill High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13250 Kirk Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Grades: 9-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #44.
Olive Branch High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9366 E Sandidge Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-3344
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #55.
Desoto Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Grades: 9-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Cormorant High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10201 Star Landing Rd.
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 996-3060
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 996-3060
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #77.
Southaven High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #88.
Horn Lake High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3360 Church Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-5273
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-5273
Grades: 9-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Co Career Center East
Vocational School
8890 Deerfield Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-0855
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-0855
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
847 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto County Alternative Center
Alternative School
2690 Magnolia Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Desoto County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Desoto County, MS include Hernando High School, Lewisburg High School and Center Hill High School. Desoto County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Desoto County, MS?
11 public high schools are located in Desoto County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto County, MS?
Desoto County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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