Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Center Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Olive Branch, MS, covering an area of approximately 27.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school's boundaries and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center Hill Elementary School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Center Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Hill Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
41%
45%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Center Hill Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Center Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Center Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Center Hill Elementary School?
788 students attend Center Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Center Hill Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Hill Elementary School?
Center Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Hill Elementary School offer ?
Center Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Hill Elementary School part of?
Center Hill Elementary School is part of Desoto County School District.
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