For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,906 students in Southaven, MS (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,794 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Southaven, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Southaven, MS are Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central Elementary School and Desoto Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southaven, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Southaven have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Southaven, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Central Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,525 students
Rank: #22.
Desoto Central Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Grades: 3-5
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Desoto Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Grades: 9-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #44.
Southaven High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #55.
Southaven Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
899 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Grades: 6-8
| 1,468 students
Rank: #66.
Southaven Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Rasco Road W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Grades: 3-5
| 1,033 students
Rank: #77.
Southaven Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
3210 Getwell Road
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Grades: K-2
| 766 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
847 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
730 S. Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Grades: K-2
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Grades: K-2
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southaven, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Southaven, MS include Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central Elementary School and Desoto Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Southaven, MS?
11 public schools are located in Southaven, MS.
What percentage of students in Southaven, MS go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Southaven, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southaven, MS?
Southaven, MS public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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