Center Hill High School vs. Desoto Central High School
Should I attend Center Hill High School or Desoto Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Center Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Desoto Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,064 students in grades 9-12, Center Hill High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,917 students in grades 9-12, Desoto Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,064 students
1,917 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#188 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
289
510
Grade 10 Students
285
516
Grade 11 Students
257
452
Grade 12 Students
223
419
Ungraded Students
10
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
45%
44%
% White
42%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%