Best Schools in DeSoto, GA
DeSoto, GA has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,963 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in DeSoto meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSoto, GA
The top high schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee High School 9th Grade Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 10 • 545 Students
2. Lee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1429 Students
3. Sumter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, GA
The top middle schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee County Middle School West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
2. Lee County Middle School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
3. Sumter County Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 791 Students
4. Sumter County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, GA
The top elementary schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twin Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 745 Students
2. Lee County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 607 Students
3. Sumter County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 504 Students
4. Lee County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 645 Students
5. Kinchafoonee Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 887 Students
6. Sumter County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 797 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto, GA has a total population of 595 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto, GA
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, GA.
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto, GA
How many schools are in DeSoto, GA?
DeSoto, GA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,963 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in DeSoto score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in DeSoto meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSoto?
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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