For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,144 students in 38671, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 359 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 38671, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38671, MS are Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38671 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38671, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 38671, MS Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Southaven Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Rasco Road E
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Gr: 3-5 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Southaven Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Southaven Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
899 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Gr: 6-8 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
730 Rasco Road E
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Gr: PK-2 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Gr: PK-2 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38671, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38671, MS include Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38671?
7 public schools are located in 38671.
What percentage of students in 38671 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 38671 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38671?
38671 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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