Southaven High School vs. Desoto Central High School
Should you attend Southaven High School or Desoto Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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 68% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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).
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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,825 students
2,011 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
107 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 795 schools in MS (Top 50%)
#108 out of 795 schools in MS (Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
(Top 20% in MS)
76%
(Top 10% in MS)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
Graduation Rate
92%
(Top 20% in MS)
95%
(Top 20% in MS)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
497
524
Grade 10 Students
523
537
Grade 11 Students
399
468
Grade 12 Students
384
460
Ungraded Students
22
22
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