Serving 1,825 students in grades 9-12, Southaven High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 1,825 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Southaven High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southaven High School is 0.58, which is less 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southaven High School?
The graduation rate of Southaven High School is 87%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southaven High School?
1,825 students attend Southaven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southaven High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southaven High School?
Southaven High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southaven High School offer ?
Southaven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southaven High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,825 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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