DeSoto Central Elementary vs Southaven Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Central Elementary
Southaven · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
831 students
Southaven Intermediate School
Southaven · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,046 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central Elementary Southaven, Mississippi | Southaven Intermediate School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 427 | #192 of 427 |
| National rank | #14450 of 50,301 | #30447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 831 | 1,046 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 1,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 51% |
| city | Southaven | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeSoto Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 42.3).
- •DeSoto Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •DeSoto Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •DeSoto Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 68.6%).
- •Southaven Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.3).
- •Southaven Intermediate School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 831.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeSoto Central Elementary better than Southaven Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), DeSoto Central Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 42.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DeSoto Central Elementary and Southaven Intermediate School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central Elementary: 831. Southaven Intermediate School: 1,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central Elementary and Southaven Intermediate School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central Elementary is 47th of 427 and Southaven Intermediate School is 192nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).