Serving 2,011 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,011 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
2,011 students attend Desoto Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Desoto Central High School students are Black, 38% 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?
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,011 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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