DeSoto Central Middle School vs Southaven Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.9 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
Southaven Middle School
Southaven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,423 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central Middle School Southaven, Mississippi | Southaven Middle School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 181 | #84 of 181 |
| National rank | #3890 of 15,369 | #10225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,388 | 1,423 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 1,423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 48% |
| city | Southaven | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeSoto Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 38.3).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 64.5%).
- •Southaven Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.6).
- •Southaven Middle School is the larger school with 1,423 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 Middle School better than Southaven Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeSoto Central Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 38.3 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 Middle School and Southaven Middle School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central Middle School: 1,388. Southaven Middle School: 1,423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central Middle School and Southaven Middle School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central Middle School is 15th of 181 and Southaven Middle School is 84th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).