Best Schools in DeSoto County, MS
DeSoto County, MS has a total of 50 schools including 15 high schools, 11 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 39,485 students attend DeSoto County, MS schools. On average, schools in DeSoto County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeSoto County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in DeSoto County, MS
DeSoto County, MS has 15 high schools with 14,437 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeSoto County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeSoto County exceed expectations.
1. Lewisburg High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students
2. Hernando High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1419 Students
3. Center Hill High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students
4. Desoto Central High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1995 Students
5. Olive Branch High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students
6. Lake Cormorant High
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 969 Students
7. Southaven High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1850 Students
8. Horn Lake High
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1361 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto County, MS
DeSoto County, MS has 11 middle schools with 10,150 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeSoto County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeSoto County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lewisburg Middle
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
2. Hernando Middle School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1150 Students
3. Desoto Central Middle School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1468 Students
4. Center Hill Middle
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
5. Lake Cormorant Middle
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
6. Olive Branch Middle
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
7. Southaven Middle School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1456 Students
8. Horn Lake Middle School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
9. West Junior High School
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West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto County, MS
DeSoto County, MS has 23 elementary schools with 14,898 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeSoto County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeSoto County meet expectations.
1. Lewisburg Elementary School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 542 Students
2. Pleasant Hill Elementary
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1110 Students
3. Center Hill Elementary School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 761 Students
4. Hernando Hills Elementary
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 692 Students
5. Oak Grove Central Elementary
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 787 Students
6. Lake Cormorant Elementary
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
7. Desoto Central Elementary School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 796 Students
8. Overpark Elementary
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
9. Olive Branch Intermediate School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 465 Students
10. Southaven Intermediate School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 990 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto County, MS has a total population of 185,314 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto County, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto County, MS.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit DeSoto County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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