Best Schools in De Soto Parish, LA
De Soto Parish, LA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,126 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in De Soto Parish exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in De Soto Parish, LA
The top high schools in De Soto Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Desoto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
2. Mansfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
Best Middle Schools in De Soto Parish, LA
The top middle schools in De Soto Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Desoto Middle School 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Mansfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students
Best Elementary Schools in De Soto Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in De Soto Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Desoto Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 808 Students
2. Mansfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 570 Students
3. North Desoto Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in De Soto Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
De Soto Parish, LA has a total population of 26,812 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in De Soto Parish, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood De Soto Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in De Soto Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for De Soto Parish, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit De Soto Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in De Soto Parish, LA
How many schools are in De Soto Parish, LA?
De Soto Parish, LA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,126 students in total.
How do schools in De Soto Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in De Soto Parish score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in De Soto Parish exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in De Soto Parish?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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