Best Schools in DeSoto County, MS
DeSoto County, MS has 45 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 24 elementary) serving 38,405 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, 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, MS
The top high schools in DeSoto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1275 Students
2. Hernando High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1419 Students
3. Olive Branch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students
4. Center Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1075 Students
5. Desoto Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1995 Students
6. Lake Cormorant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 969 Students
7. Horn Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1361 Students
8. Southaven High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1850 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto County, MS
The top middle schools in DeSoto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hernando Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1150 Students
2. Lewisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
3. Desoto Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1468 Students
4. Center Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
5. Olive Branch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
6. Lake Cormorant Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
7. Horn Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
8. Southaven Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1456 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto County, MS
The top elementary schools in DeSoto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisburg Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 583 Students
2. Lewisburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 542 Students
3. Center Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
4. Oak Grove Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 787 Students
5. Pleasant Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1110 Students
6. Hernando Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 692 Students
7. Overpark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
8. Lake Cormorant Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
9. Desoto Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 796 Students
10. Southaven Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto County, MS
How many schools are in DeSoto County, MS?
DeSoto County, MS has 45 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 38,405 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto County perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in DeSoto County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near DeSoto County, MS
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Desoto County
6 places in Desoto County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Olive Branch (14)
- Southaven (10)
- Hernando (6)
- Horn Lake (5)
- Lake Cormorant (3)
- Walls (1)
School districts (1)
- Desoto Co School Dist (39 schools)