Best Southaven Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,875 students in Southaven, MS.

The top-ranked public high schools in Southaven, MS are Desoto Central High School and Southaven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Southaven, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Southaven have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.

Southaven, 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 Desoto Central High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).