Southaven High School vs. Desoto Central High School
Should I attend Southaven 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
Southaven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
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 1,753 students in grades 9-12, Southaven High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,753 students
1,917 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#188 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Graduation Rate
89%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
476
510
Grade 10 Students
468
516
Grade 11 Students
432
452
Grade 12 Students
354
419
Ungraded Students
23
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
3%
% Black
58%
44%
% White
24%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%