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Desoto Central High School

2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,995 students in grades 9-12, Desoto Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Desoto Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Desoto Central High School's student population of 1,995 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,995 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Desoto Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Central High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#86 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Desoto Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desoto Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desoto Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Desoto Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desoto Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Desoto Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Desoto Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Desoto Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Desoto Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Desoto Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Desoto Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Desoto Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Desoto Central High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desoto Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
69%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desoto Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto Central High School's ranking?
Desoto Central High School is ranked #86 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Desoto Central High School often compared to?
Desoto Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg High School, Hernando High School, Center Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto Central High School?
The graduation rate of Desoto Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Desoto Central High School?
1,995 students attend Desoto Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Desoto Central High School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Central High School?
Desoto Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desoto Central High School offer ?
Desoto Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto Central High School part of?
Desoto Central High School is part of Desoto Co School District.
In what neighborhood is Desoto Central High School located?
Desoto Central High School is located in the Snowden District neighborhood of Southaven, MS. There are 2 other public schools located in Snowden District.

School Reviews
5   3/16/2012
This school is an overall amazing school. Many of the students are always particapating in activities. All of the students care for each other one way or another, including academically. The campus is very clean and neat, everything is organized, and the students understand what they are supposed to be doing. I believe this is a five-star, 6A, amazing school, and I depply reccomend it for anybody looking for a good education.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - chans

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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