Best Schools in DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County, FL has 12 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,848 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in DeSoto County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSoto County, FL
The top high schools in DeSoto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desoto County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto County, FL
The top middle schools in DeSoto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desoto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto County, FL
The top elementary schools in DeSoto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 795 Students
2. Nocatee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
3. Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
4. Faith Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Preparatory School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 118 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto County, FL has a total population of 33,976 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto County, FL
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 DeSoto County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto County, FL.
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 DeSoto County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto County, FL
How many schools are in DeSoto County, FL?
DeSoto County, FL has 12 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,848 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in DeSoto County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in DeSoto County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSoto County?
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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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Desoto County
2 places in Desoto County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Desoto (9 schools)