DeSoto Central High School vs Ocean Springs High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 518 km 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
Ocean Springs High School
Ocean Springs · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,928 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central High School Southaven, Mississippi | Ocean Springs High School Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 197 | #7 of 197 |
| National rank | #3929 of 16,910 | #3658 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 2,004 | 1,928 |
| Enrollment | 2,004 | 1,928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| city | Southaven | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Springs High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 67.5).
- •DeSoto Central High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Ocean Springs High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •DeSoto Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 35.5%).
- •Ocean Springs High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •DeSoto Central High School is the larger school with 2,004 students compared with 1,928.
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 Ocean Springs High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Springs High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 67.5 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 High School and Ocean Springs High School?
About 518 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central High School: 2,004. Ocean Springs High School: 1,928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central High School and Ocean Springs High School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central High School is 9th of 197 and Ocean Springs High School is 7th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).