Public schools in Southaven, MS
10 open public schools with an address in Southaven, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,160
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Southaven public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Southaven, MS: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,160 students, an average of 1,116 per school. The largest campus is DeSoto Central High School (2,004 students), and the largest elementary school is Southaven Intermediate School (1,046).
Every listed school belongs to DeSoto County School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Southaven
Elementary schools in Southaven
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto Central Elementary DeSoto County School District | 03–05 | 831 | 16.1:1 | |
| DeSoto Central Primary School DeSoto County School District | PK–02 | 792 | 16.9:1 | |
| Greenbrook Elementary School DeSoto County School District | PK–02 | 556 | 15.2:1 | |
| Hope Sullivan Elementary School DeSoto County School District | PK–02 | 563 | 16.3:1 | |
| Southaven Elementary School DeSoto County School District | PK–05 | 681 | 16.2:1 | |
| Southaven Intermediate School DeSoto County School District | 03–05 | 1,046 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Southaven
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto Central Middle School DeSoto County School District | 06–08 | 1,388 | 17.5:1 | |
| Southaven Middle School DeSoto County School District | 06–08 | 1,423 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Southaven
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto Central High School DeSoto County School District | 09–13 | 2,004 | 17.8:1 | |
| Southaven High School DeSoto County School District | 09–13 | 1,876 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.3%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black53%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Southaven schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,160 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Southaven
How many public schools are in Southaven, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Southaven: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 11,160 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Southaven?
All listed public schools with an address in Southaven belong to DeSoto County School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Southaven?
DeSoto Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Southaven, with 2,004 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Southaven?
No school with an address in Southaven is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Southaven schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Southaven public schools is 16.3:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Southaven guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities