For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,085 students in 38672, MS (there are , serving 2,405 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 38672, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38672, MS are Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central High School and Desoto Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38672 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38672, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38672, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,407 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Desoto Central High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Desoto Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Gr: 3-5 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
3210 Getwell Road
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Gr: K-2 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38672, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38672, MS include Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central High School and Desoto Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38672?
4 public schools are located in 38672.
What percentage of students in 38672 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 38672 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38672?
38672 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).