For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 11,000 students in Desoto County, MS. The top-ranked public high schools in Desoto County, MS are Lewisburg High School, Hernando 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 77% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% 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 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewisburg High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Desoto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewisburg High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1755 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-6708
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-6708
Gr: 9-13 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hernando High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Gr: 9-13 | 1,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Center Hill High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13250 Kirk Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Gr: 9-13 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Desoto Central High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Gr: 9-13 | 2,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Olive Branch High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9366 Sandidge Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-3344
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Lake Cormorant High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10201 Starlanding Rd
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 996-3060
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 996-3060
Gr: 9-13 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Southaven High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Gr: 9-13 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Horn Lake High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3360 Church Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-5273
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-5273
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Co. Career Center West
Vocational School
1005 Kuykendall Lane
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: K-12
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 Lewisburg High School, Hernando 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?
11 public high schools are located in Desoto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto County?
Desoto County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Desoto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Desoto County include: Hernando High School vs. Lewisburg High School, Olive Branch High School vs. Lewisburg High School, Lewisburg High School vs. Hernando High School
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