Best Schools in DeSoto, MS
DeSoto, MS has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,593 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, 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, MS
The top high schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, MS
The top middle schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quitman Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, MS
The top elementary schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quitman Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 309 Students
2. Quitman Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto, MS has a total population of 139 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto, 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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, 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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto, MS
How many schools are in DeSoto, MS?
DeSoto, MS has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,593 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in DeSoto score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, 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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