For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,938 students in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in West End 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.
The neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS (2026)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS include Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven?
the neighborhood of West End, Southaven public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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