Best middle schools in DeSoto County School District (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in DeSoto County School District, Mississippi. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Mississippi.
- Elementary Schools in DeSoto County School District
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in DeSoto County School District
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in DeSoto County School District
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in DeSoto County School District
- Largest Schools in DeSoto County School District
- 177Lewisburg Middle SchoolHernando · Public Middle88% Math proficiency · 996 students
- 276Hernando Middle SchoolHernando · Public Middle82% Math proficiency · 1,183 students
- 368DeSoto Central Middle SchoolSouthaven · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 1,388 students
- 463Center Hill Middle SchoolOlive Branch · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 757 students
- 546Olive Branch Middle SchoolOlive Branch · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 644Lake Cormorant Middle SchoolLake Cormorant · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 707 students
- 738Southaven Middle SchoolSouthaven · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 1,423 students
- 836Horn Lake Middle SchoolHorn Lake · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 948 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewisburg Middle School Hernando · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.4 Top 25% | 88% Math proficiency | 996 |
| 2 | Hernando Middle School Hernando · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 1,183 |
| 3 | DeSoto Central Middle School Southaven · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.5 Top 50% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,388 |
| 4 | Center Hill Middle School Olive Branch · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 757 |
| 5 | Olive Branch Middle School Olive Branch · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.6 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 6 | Lake Cormorant Middle School Lake Cormorant · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 707 |
| 7 | Southaven Middle School Southaven · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.3 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,423 |
| 8 | Horn Lake Middle School Horn Lake · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.9 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 948 |
Lewisburg Middle School in Hernando leads the 2025 list of middle schools in DeSoto County School District with a Success Index (US) of 77.4. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Mississippi middle schools rankings, every school on the DeSoto County School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in DeSoto County School District?
Lewisburg Middle School in Hernando, Mississippi ranks first among middle schools in DeSoto County School District with a Success Index (US) of 77.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 996).
How are middle schools in DeSoto County School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.