Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue and Gray
School Calendar
School Rankings
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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