Best Southaven Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,858 students in Southaven, MS.

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

Southaven, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Southaven have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).