Desoto Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 35,003 students in Desoto Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Desoto Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Desoto Co School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
578 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,095 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
14,410 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
41%
47%
# White Students
14,776 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
42%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,079 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
2,388
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,584
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,490
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,574
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,485
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,564
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,684
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,736
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,877
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,092
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,794
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,597
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,437
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
570
7,168
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,863 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Desoto Co School District?
Desoto Co School District manages 42 public schools serving 35,003 students.
What is the rank of Desoto Co School District?
Desoto Co School District is ranked #22 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto Co School District?
42% of Desoto Co School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto Co School District?
Desoto Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Desoto Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,863 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 42 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 35,003 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
