DeSoto Central High School vs Southaven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.1 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
Southaven High School
Southaven · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,876 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central High School Southaven, Mississippi | Southaven High School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 197 | #75 of 197 |
| National rank | #3929 of 16,910 | #10137 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 2,004 | 1,876 |
| Enrollment | 2,004 | 1,876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| city | Southaven | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeSoto Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 43.3).
- •DeSoto Central High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •DeSoto Central High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •DeSoto Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 55.5%).
- •Southaven High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.9).
- •DeSoto Central High School is the larger school with 2,004 students compared with 1,876.
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 Southaven High School?
On the Success Index (US), DeSoto Central High School ranks higher (67.5 vs 43.3 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 High School and Southaven High School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central High School: 2,004. Southaven High School: 1,876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central High School and Southaven High School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central High School is 9th of 197 and Southaven High School is 75th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).