Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Desoto County Alternative Center offer ?
Desoto County Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto County Alternative Center part of?
Desoto County Alternative Center is part of Desoto County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I put student because this is a good school it made my sister a bit better than a little noodlehead she is always bad and needs extra days than just 30. Now 26 but yeah, yall keep on doing the good job
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