DeSoto Central High School vs DeSoto Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 563 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Central High School
Southaven · Public high · Grades 9–13
2,004 students
DeSoto Central Middle School
Southaven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,388 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central High School Southaven, Mississippi | DeSoto Central Middle School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 197 | #15 of 181 |
| National rank | #3929 of 16,910 | #3890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,004 | 1,388 |
| Enrollment | 2,004 | 1,388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| city | Southaven | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.5 vs 67.5).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •DeSoto Central High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •DeSoto Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 41.9%).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.9).
- •DeSoto Central High School is the larger school with 2,004 students compared with 1,388.
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 High School better than DeSoto Central Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are DeSoto Central High School and DeSoto Central Middle School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Southaven and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central High School: 2,004. DeSoto Central Middle School: 1,388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central High School and DeSoto Central Middle School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central High School is 9th of 197 and DeSoto Central Middle School is 15th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).