DeSoto Central Middle School vs Pleasant Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Central Middle School
Southaven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,388 students
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,079 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central Middle School Southaven, Mississippi | Pleasant Hill Elementary School Olive Branch, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 181 | #24 of 427 |
| National rank | #3890 of 15,369 | #9667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,388 | 1,079 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 1,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| city | Southaven | Olive Branch |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 67.5).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 42.1%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.6).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 1,079.
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 Middle School better than Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 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 Middle School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Olive Branch in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central Middle School: 1,388. Pleasant Hill Elementary School: 1,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central Middle School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central Middle School is 15th of 181 and Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 24th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).